NEWS
IFF project to restore Norway seaweed forests
Personal care ingredient maker IFF is partnering with environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) Bellona to restore seaweed forests in northern Norway. The Norwegian Marine
Restoration (NoMaRe) project aims to restore 5,000 square kilometres of seaweed forest by managing invasive sea urchin predation. The regrowth of the forests
could increase biological carbon sequestration by 12 million tons – the equivalent of Norway’s total oil and gas industry emissions in 2021. Norwegian seaweed forests are
the main food sources and home to over 300 species of invasive sea urchins. During the 1970s, human
activity disrupted and removed many of the urchin larvae’s natural predators, allowing urchins to
IFF is providing financial support and its expertise in seaweed management to the NoMaRe project over a three-year period. In collaboration with the
Norwegian government, scientific and research communities, the project will help to fund the creation of a dedicated platform to promote effective, scientifically proven urchin removal schemes and supplementary restoration efforts.
“The project has the potential
increase in high numbers and convert the northern Norway seaweed forests into desert-like ‘urchin barrens’. This has caused ecological
ripple effects on the biomass of native animals and plants, including limiting opportunities for seaweed harvesting.
to help Norway grow its marine economy by generating significant economic benefits every year, making sustainable seaweed one of the country’s biggest contributors to marine industries. That’s good for a greener economy and a greener planet,” said Trond Helgerud, principal scientist and seaweed R&D leader, Nourish, IFF.
Seppic unveils fresh identity
French personal care ingredient maker Seppic has taken the wraps off its ‘Science That Cares’ logo and identity. The company said the
rebrand reflects how it wants to present a “powerful and timeless identity that is effective, inspiring and continuously committed to a science that is attentive to the world around it.” “The new logo, with its
upright, solid characters, reflects both the reliability of its services and ingredients through its culture of efficiency and performance, its scientific rigour, supported by a team of passionate men and women, and the importance Seppic places on the relationships it builds with its customers, employees and stakeholders,” said a spokeswoman.
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