Seaweed farming in Zanzibar

Seaweed is increasingly becoming Zanzibars big export. Seaweed export earnings rose from $3.7m in March 2018, to $3.9m in March 2019, according to the Bank of Tanzania. About 90% of seaweed farmers are women and demand for seaweed is largely being...

Seaweed is increasingly becoming Zanzibar's big export.  Seaweed export earnings rose from $3.7m in March 2018, to $3.9m in March 2019, according to the Bank of Tanzania.  About 90% of seaweed farmers are women and demand for seaweed is largely being driven by the global skincare market, which is projected to reach $180bn by 2024. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-50491754/seaweed-farming-in-zanzibar

Original Source: BBC News 

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