Sustainable Ocean Production
Marketing of food macroalgae
This project focuses on developing and promoting the marketing of food-grade macroalgae as a sustainable alternative in the food industry.
Aquaculture Practices
Overfishing and Destructive Fishing
This project focuses on developing and promoting the marketing of food-grade macroalgae as a sustainable alternative in the food industry. It aims to create new economic opportunities while promoting environmentally friendly and healthy food products. The project team is part of FUNDAECO (Foundation for the Development and Conservation of Guatemala), a Guatemalan organization working on environmental conservation and sustainable development. This project was part of the Build & Connect 2023 program and in 2025 they received additional mentorship as part of the Build & Connect continued efforts to support the 2023 cohort.
Author MAR Fund
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Country Guatemala
GFCR Programme MAR+Invest - The Business Development and Finance Facility of the Mesoamerican Reef
GFCR Convening Agent MAR Fund
Priority Coral Reef Sites Barra Cocolí (Livingston, Izabal)
Sector Sustainable Ocean Production
Stage Concept/Design
Key Contact Amy Jones
