A new research project, Seaweed in East Anglia (SEA), has been launched in Norfolk to identify the steps necessary for the development of a successful seaweed industry. The project, led by Hethel Innovation and funded by the Norfolk County Council through the Norfolk Investment Fund, aims to address knowledge gaps and provide an evidence base for investment in local seaweed production. Over the next 10 months, the project will focus on identifying farming methods, species, and locations for seaweed aquaculture, understanding Norfolk's production capability of seaweed-based products, and developing a roadmap for the industry. The SEA project will also explore the potential for co-location of seaweed farming with other aquaculture and wind farms.