Explore the seaweed marketplace, try delicious seaweed samples, get inspired by local seaweed artists, and learn directly from Maine's seaweed experts in one of our community panels. Seaweed Saturday is hosted in partnership with the Maine Seaweed Council.

Date & Time: April 25, 2026, 11 am to 4 pm
Location: Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME (Map)
Admission: Free. No ticket required. All ages.
Panels: Register to attend a free community panel. Registration opens soon.

Panel Information

Hosted in the Cohen Center at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, these 60-minute panels highlight topics that are shaping Maine’s seaweed sector—from food and nutrition to cutting-edge product development and ocean restoration.

Panels are free to attend, but space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Whether you’re new to seaweed or already a fan, these conversations offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from the people driving Maine’s seaweed moment.

PANEL 1:
From the Gulf of Maine to Global Seas: Kelp Restoration in Action
11:30am – 12:30pm
Maine’s kelp forests are changing—and the work to understand and restore them is happening right here on our coast, and around the world.
Learn more & register

PANEL 2:
Beyond the Shore: Seaweed Innovation & Maine’s Blue Economy
1pm – 2pm
From bioplastics to cosmetics to agricultural applications, seaweed is fueling an exciting new wave of innovation in Maine’s coastal economy
Learn more & register

PANEL 3:
Deep Dive: Seaweed as Food and Medicine
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Seaweed has been a staple food and source of nourishment in coastal cultures for centuries—and today, it’s gaining renewed attention.
Learn more & register