Project targets abandoned seamoss farms, pilots alternative cultivation system

In 2021, Saint Lucia's seamoss industry saw a wave of new farmers and exporters after edible seamoss exports rose from EC$4.3 million to $6.4 million. But this growth was short-lived. Industry players say the surge happened because many people lost jobs during the Covid-19 lockdown and turned to seamoss farming for income. Since then, some farmers have found other jobs.