SeaGrown

11/09/2026

You might remember Ana's day out on Bright Blue back in August, binoculars in hand, counting every gannet, kittiwake and gull that passed. The results from all that counting are in, and they're worth sharing.

Two years of that same patient work show kittiwake numbers at our site eight times higher than the surrounding waters, razorbills six times higher, herring gulls three times higher, all three species under real pressure in UK waters. Feeding activity runs at more than a hundred times the surrounding waters too, so we know these birds are finding food here, not just passing by.

Have a read of the full story, linked in the comments below.

28/08/2026

Thank you to York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for bringing cameras aboard Bright Blue, and to Mayor David Skaith for coming to see the work himself.

The Combined Authority established the Carbon Negative Challenge Fund to help the region become England's first carbon-negative region by 2040. Project SeaSwell is our direct, co-funded response to that call.

Offshore, we grow seaweed in our Marine Recovery Zone using the Kelpedo™ system, where it actively absorbs carbon, drives nutrient uptake, and creates habitat for marine life. Onshore, we're working with local partners, including the Biorenewables Development Centre, on biostimulants, and with food producers on lower-carbon protein products. It's how we connect land and sea, in support of that 2040 target.

More on the project: seagrown.co.uk/pages/project-sea-swell

25/08/2026

What a beautiful day to be carrying out bird surveys!

Yesterday, one of our brilliant scientists, Ana, set out on the water aboard Bright Blue, carefully tallying every seabird that flew or floated by as we navigated our set survey routes. We repeat this journey twice: once through our Scarborough Marine Recovery Zone, and again at a control site a few miles away.

The observations Ana collects help our science team trace the food web forming around our Kelpedo™ seaweed growing units. These records reveal which seabirds are drawn to the area, such as kittiwakes, gannets, and razorbills, and offer living proof that our work is supporting the ecosystem.

It’s important work, and we’re proud to be the ones to do it!

16/07/2026

It takes all sorts to grow seaweed off the Yorkshire coast, and right now we have three ways onto the crew.

Swipe through to see what is open, from a working deck role aboard Bright Blue to a place on our science team. Having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, we would especially welcome applications from those leaving the Armed Forces, reservists, and military spouses and partners.

Apply now: seagrown.co.uk/careers

16/07/2026

SeaGrown has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

It commits us to support the Armed Forces community: serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families, in how we recruit and how we work.

We know what Service people bring. Our Operations Director, Wave Crookes, spent years in the Royal Navy before co-founding SeaGrown. Signing the Covenant puts our name to something we already understand first-hand.

09/07/2026

This is what happens when you build a new habitat in the open ocean!

While our science team was onshore this week discussing marine ecosystem services at the Restoring Meadow Marsh and Reef (ReMeMaRe) conference, the crew aboard Bright Blue sent this footage back from the Scarborough Marine Recovery Zone. The wildlife has well and truly found us.

Out here, we grow seaweed using the Kelpedo system. That growing biomass creates a physical, thriving home for marine life, and the local seabirds are taking full advantage. Our data shows an 8.1x increase in Kittiwake abundance around the systems, alongside a more than 100-fold rise in feeding activity.

We are always thrilled to see the North Sea responding like this. The theory is important, but seeing the ecosystem thrive in real time is exactly why we do this work!

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09/07/2026

Two days of turning marine ambition into action, right here on our doorstep.

Prof Laura Robinson, Cpt Wave Crookes, and Dr Hong Chin Ng have just wrapped up an excellent couple of days at the Restoring Meadow Marsh and Reef (ReMeMaRe) conference at the Scarborough Spa. It was a privilege to share our data on ecosystem services in the North Sea and discuss the very real potential of Nature-based Marine Recovery with 350 industry experts.

A sincere thank you to Roger Proudfoot for championing Scarborough, and to the Restoring Meadow Marsh and Reef (ReMeMaRe) and Ocean and Coastal Futures (OCF) teams for giving us the floor to share our findings.

The conversations onshore are essential. Now, it is back to the water to keep building the evidence.

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07/07/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN! 👇

We are gearing up for the new season, and this is an opportunity to join our expanding crew.

Out in the Scarborough Marine Recovery Zone, we grow seaweed on the patented Kelpedo™ Marine Recovery System. This growing biomass absorbs carbon, drives nutrient uptake, and creates a thriving habitat for marine life. It is highly rewarding work, and it takes a capable, coordinated team to keep our offshore operations moving smoothly. We know this coast, and we are looking for proactive people to join us out on the water.

We currently have three openings based out of Scarborough:

🌊 Marine Crew Member (6-Month Contract)
We need an experienced hand for a working deck. You will bring your basic STCW safety training and Slinger and Banksman certificates, and we will put your skills to work. This is a full-time role with the potential to become a permanent position.

🌱 Trainee Marine Crew Member
This is a direct entry point into the marine industry. If you have an interest in the ocean and an eagerness to learn, you bring a positive attitude, and we will provide the hands-on training you need to build a long-term career on the water.

🔬 Ocean Science Technician
This role bridges the laboratory and the open sea to support our nature-based marine recovery work. You will conduct sampling, maintain environmental monitoring equipment, and process scientific datasets. Bring a relevant technical background and strong problem-solving skills, and you will be at the centre of our data collection.

Please submit your application through the specific links below.

Marine Crew Member:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/marine-crew-member-6-month-contract-47353

Trainee Marine Crew Member:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/trainee-marine-crew-member-47351

Ocean Science Technician:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/ocean-science-technician-47440

29/06/2026

Last week, we welcomed five Year 12 science students from Scarborough Sixth Form College to the pier for an intensive week of practical work experience.

Working to the brief "Blue Futures: Unlocking the Potential of Seaweed in a Changing Ocean," they were embedded completely across our teams. They completed biodiversity overviews with Imogen, conducted laboratory water sampling with Ana, and took on basic marine training in the harbour aboard our workboat, Bright Blue, with Jamie R.

When an authentic North Sea fog rolled in on Thursday and prevented our offshore surveys, the students showed their adaptability. We moved to the shoreline at Burniston for a session on visual data gathering, using photography to document the changing coast.

On Friday morning, they faced a daunting milestone: presenting their finished "Blue Futures" projects directly to our senior scientists, doctors, and professors. They delivered their ideas on ocean health and discussed how our Kelpedo™ Marine Recovery System actively supports local marine life.

We celebrated a successful week the traditional way, with a crew barbecue cooked by Jamie H under the Friday sun. These young scientists have bright futures ahead of them! You can read the full story of their week with us on our blog.

🔗 seagrown.co.uk/blogs/news/shaping-blue-futures-with-scarborough-sixth-form

26/06/2026

We are gearing up for the new season, and this is an opportunity to join our expanding crew.

Out in the Scarborough Marine Recovery Zone, we grow seaweed on the patented Kelpedo™ Marine Recovery System. This growing biomass absorbs carbon, drives nutrient uptake, and creates a thriving habitat for marine life. It is highly rewarding work, and it takes a capable, coordinated team to keep our offshore operations moving smoothly. We know this coast, and we are looking for proactive people to join us out on the water.

We currently have three openings based out of Scarborough:

🌊 Marine Crew Member (6-Month Contract)
We need an experienced hand for a working deck. You will bring your basic STCW safety training and Slinger and Banksman certificates, and we will put your skills to work. This is a full-time role with the potential to become a permanent position.

🌱 Trainee Marine Crew Member
This is a direct entry point into the marine industry. If you have an interest in the ocean and an eagerness to learn, you bring a positive attitude, and we will provide the hands-on training you need to build a long-term career on the water.

🔬 Ocean Science Technician
This role bridges the laboratory and the open sea to support our nature-based marine recovery work. You will conduct sampling, maintain environmental monitoring equipment, and process scientific datasets. Bring a relevant technical background and strong problem-solving skills, and you will be at the centre of our data collection.

Please submit your application through the specific links below.

Marine Crew Member:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/marine-crew-member-6-month-contract-47353

Trainee Marine Crew Member:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/trainee-marine-crew-member-47351

Ocean Science Technician:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/ocean-science-technician-47440