Empowering Women in Seaweed farming
Improve seaweed farming to foster innovation
create high-value, eco-friendly seaweed products.
We transform Zanzibar’s natural seaweed into high-value products
Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster Initiative ZaSCI
The Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster Initiative (ZaSCI) is a dynamic, science-led network empowering seaweed farmers—especially women—across Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. Since 2006, ZaSCI has connected farmers, researchers, government, and businesses to improve seaweed farming, foster innovation, and create high-value, eco-friendly seaweed products.
What We Do
At ZaSCI, we are transforming Zanzibar’s seaweed industry by empowering local communities—especially women—with the tools, knowledge, and innovation needed to thrive in a changing climate and global market.
SEAWEED Farming
VALUE ADDITION
Training & Empowerment
Quick Impact Snapshot FOR ZaSCI
Tracking our journey of empowerment, innovation, and sustainable seaweed farming across Tanzania.
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Seaweed Day Highlights
SEAWEED DAY 2017
SEAWEED FARM
SEAWEED FARMERS
SEAWEED IS A FOOD
Our partners
Working Together for a Seaweed Revolution