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Algae Biomass Organization

Harnessing the foundation of life to sustain it

Algae and seaweeds are providing solutions for our planet’s most pressing issues

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The Algae Opportunity

ABO is at the forefront of a new generation of algae cultivation technologies that are creating opportunities for sustainable products in dozens of markets, providing jobs in rural areas and addressing a variety of environmental challenges.

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Food and Feed

Algae in food.

Bioplastics and Chemicals

A flip flop made with algae.

Carbon Capture

Carbon capture with algae at a power plant.

Energy and Biofuels

Water Treatment

algae in water treatment

Ecosystem Services

From the Blog

Dispatch from the 2022 Algae Biomass Summit

Another successful virtual Algae Biomass Summit concluded last month, with hundreds of algae and seaweed professionals gathering from around the world to share insights and discover what’s next for the world’s most sustainable crops.  We heard from leaders in algae and seaweed-based products, investors, and researchers leading the way in developing new methods for everything […]

An Algae Holiday Auction

Just in time for the holidays the Algae Biomass Organization is running an online auction of algae-related items that are sure to please anybody on your gift list. ABO is conducting this online auction as part of its fall member drive, but anyone is welcome to bid. All funds will be used to support ABO […]

Algae Biomass Organization Announces 2022 Algae Industry Awards

Outstanding leaders, companies and innovations recognized by ABO The Algae Biomass Organization’s (ABO) is pleased to recognize the winners of the 2022 Algae Industry Awards.  During ABO’s Annual Algae Biomass Summit, Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca White, announced outstanding leaders, companies and innovations that are at the forefront of efforts to develop new technologies and commercial markets for renewable […]

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Our Achievements

  • Advanced Research Funding

    ABO members have worked with bipartisan Congressional coalitions to secure over $500 million for algae R&D and technology commercialization.

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  • Networking and Events

    ABO brings together a global community, and produces the largest algae conference in the world: the Algae Biomass Summit.

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  • Education and Standards

    ABO is working to develop the algae workforce, designing new technical standards for algae production, and more.

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  • New Policy

    For the first time the New Farm Bill recognizes algae as a crop. The USDA now has new tools to develop algae and related technologies for nutrient management, soil health, carbon recycling and other farm and rural applications.

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