Government Explores Turning Sargassum Seaweed Into Fertiliser

The influx of sargassum seaweed remains a pressing concern for Government, which is now exploring ways to convert the invasive seaweed into fertiliser.

Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Divali celebration on Wednesday, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government Khadijah Ameen said managing the growing volumes of sargassum continues to be a top priority for her Ministry.

She noted that the issue has had a significant impact on coastal communities and fisherfolk, and stressed that efforts are underway to turn the challenge into an economic opportunity.