Grenada’s seamoss industry gets OECS help

Published on February 9, 2026

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Marine Affairs of Grenada has successfully hosted a Capacity Building Workshop to Support the Sea Moss Industry in Grenada.

The three-day initiative, held from 26–28 January 2026, combined technical training sessions with a field visit, equipping stakeholders with practical knowledge in production, harvesting and post-harvesting practices, food safety, product development, marketing, and business management.

Central to this initiative is the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), a key partner in the regional architecture for biodiversity and sustainable finance.

Through the Caribbean Regional Architecture for Biodiversity (CRAB) Project, funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Le Fonds Français pour l’Environnement Mondial (FFEM), the workshop was a key step in supporting Grenada’s thriving sea moss sector.

This three-day workshop marks a significant milestone in Grenada’s journey to transform its sea moss industry into a driver of sustainable growth and resilience.

By combining technical training, business development, and strategic partnerships, the initiative underscores the OECS Commission’s and the Government of Grenada’s shared vision of a blue economy that is innovative, inclusive, and future-ready.