Projects

We have the privilige to start the first kelp rewilding pilot along the Dutch coast. This rewilding project will be done using the Precision Kelp Farming method. Using the Precision Kelp Farming method for kelp rewilding will be a global first. This pilot project is a collaboration between Ebbing Tides, Wageningen Marine Research, and Seawiser.

Stay tuned for the results! 

As quartermaster for the Dutch seaweed ecosystem, we've fostered innovation and collaboration across the entire seaweed value chain, in close partnership with Tekkoo. By grounding our approach in deep stakeholder insights, we've strengthened individual participants and enhanced industry resilience. A key delivery of this project was the realisation of bringing Seagriculture 2025, the biggest yearly seaweed conference in the world, to the city of Rotterdam. 

Ebbing Tides proudly mentors the belgian Heirbaut Algaculture, an ambitious milk farmer focused on becoming one of Belgium's leading distributor of chlorella-based food products. Our mentorship provides industry expertise in algae aquaculture and blue growth, supporting them in refining sales strategies, scaling production, and identifying sustainable market opportunities. We guide them in developing innovative products, robust business models, and strategic partnerships, while enhancing their capabilities in consulting and sustainable algae-based solutions.

Ebbing Tides conducted a strategic analysis for the Province of Noord-Holland to explore its role in scaling the regional seaweed sector. The study highlighted the economic potential of seaweed cultivation, identified key infrastructure and investment gaps, and outlined opportunities for public-private collaboration. With its coastal location and innovation ecosystem, Noord-Holland is well-positioned to lead in building a sustainable blue economy.

​At Seaweed Solutions’ fantastic facilities in beautiful Trondheim, Ebbing Tides provided strategic consulting to help integrate Precision Kelp Farming into their operations. By assessing workflows and infrastructure, we developed a roadmap to enable more controlled, efficient, and scalable kelpseed production. This collaboration reflects our mission to unlock the full potential of kelp cultivation by combining biological insight with innovative production strategies, paving the way for a new standard in kelp aquaculture. 

At Campus@Sea, a truly inspiring place, we help drive innovation and collaboration in the blue economy, marine restoration, and offshore technology projects. We facilitate strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and pioneering initiatives such as direct seeding technology and artificial reef development. Through these efforts, we actively contribute to a resilient and sustainable marine sector in the Netherlands.

​In this foundational report, Ebbing Tides maps out the current landscape of marine rewilding in the Dutch North Sea. The document identifies key species (such as kelp, mussels, oysters), restoration techniques (e.g., artificial reefs, green gravel, direct seeding), and multi-use opportunities within offshore wind zones. It highlights pioneering initiatives, knowledge gaps, and the urgent need for coordination, innovation hubs, and scalable pilots. The analysis lays the groundwork for regenerative aquaculture and ecosystem recovery—positioning rewilding as a cornerstone of future-proof ocean stewardship. 

WECO, unlike traditional wave energy converters that rely on vertical wave motion, has developed a system that harnesses horizontal wave movement to generate electricity. This technology has been successfully tested in the lab and in the North Sea. The next step is deploying a larger version in open ocean conditions with a more optimal wave regime.

At this stage, Ebbing Tides—engaged by Campus@Sea—brings expertise in sustainable energy systems, marine environments, and the Caribbean. We will assess optimal site locations, engage local and international stakeholders, and map a pathway for long-term innovation to drive the region’s energy transition. The project will also build partnerships with governments, academia, NGOs, and industry while pursuing funding from Dutch, EU, and global sources.

The goal is a replicable model for marine wave energy—enhancing ecological resilience, supporting local development, and fostering international cooperation across the Kingdom and beyond.