Join hosts Francesco De Lieto and Emma Mee on Raw Green 🎤 🌵 as they sit down with Joyeeta Das, engineer-turned-ocean entrepreneur and founder of Samudra Oceans (https://www.samudraoceans.com), to explore the future of seaweed farming, AI-driven marine agriculture, and robotic aquaculture.

Discover how Samudra’s grid-based technology boost harvest density, cut costs, and unlock new markets—from sustainable bioplastics to carbon credit revenue. Joyeeta shares her journey from software startups to blue-economy pioneer, the challenges of scaling high-tech seaweed ventures, and why investors must embrace a mindset shift for a thriving ocean industry.

🔥 What we cover:

• AI and robotics are crucial for optimizing seaweed farming.
• Sustainable revenue streams can be generated through marine agriculture.
• The ocean holds immense potential for biodiversity and carbon capture.
• Community involvement is essential for successful marine ventures.
• The blue economy presents both challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Monitoring and data collection are vital for effective farming practices.
• Investment in marine agriculture is necessary for scaling operations.

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