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In collaboration with AltaSea and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, the 6th Annual California Seaweed Festival will take place October 10 - 11, 2025.
Location: San Pedro in the Los Angeles Harbor
Theme: Urban Ocean Ecosystems
If you have ideas on hosting a panel, workshop, or demonstration feel free to contact us at hello@californiaseaweedfestival.org
Poster Art Contest
Call to all visual Artists - we are looking for your entries in our 2025 Commemorative Poster Art Contest!
The 6th Annual California Seaweed Festival will be October 10-11 in Los Angeles. The theme is "Urban Ocean Ecosystems".
Contribute your vision of seaweed in Southern California's urban environments for this year's poster. The contest winner will get $500, have their artwork featured on the 2025 poster and t-shirt. Submit a concept or image through this Google Form by June 21, 2025 11:59 PM PT . The winner will be chosen by the end of June.
Festival Presenter
Apply to be a Scientific Posters, Workshop, Demonstration, Entertainer, or Presenter for California Seaweed Festival 2025!
At the 6th Annual California Seaweed Festival, we will be highlighting the unique intersection between ocean ecosystems and urban environments as we celebrate the wonders of seaweed in Los Angeles! We are looking for presenters, panelists and workshop proposals:
Presentations: Share your research, innovations, or stories related to seaweed.
Panel Discussions: Engage in conversations on topics like sustainability, farming, or marine conservation.
Workshops: Offer hands-on experiences, from seaweed art to cooking demos.
Submission Details:
Deadline: July 1st, 2025 at 11:59pm
Submission Link: CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Guidelines: Possible presentation formats include interactive workshops, 10 minute academic style talks, activities for people of all ages and panel discussions on topics including seaweed art, farming, biodiversity and emerging technology.
Why Participate?
Visibility: Present your work to a diverse audience passionate about seaweed, marine life, and sustainability.
Networking: Connect with professionals, enthusiasts, and organizations in the industry.
Impact: Contribute to the growing conversation around the cultural and ecological significance of seaweed and its many applications.
OUR STORY
The California Seaweed Festival arose from decades of studying seaweeds, admiring their beauty and learning myriad ways that seaweeds make life better. We want to share the beauty and diversity of seaweeds on our coasts.
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