Mar Fernandez Mendez
CEO
MacroCarbon SL
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
I am an expert in algal ecology and innovation. I lead the startup MacroCarbon working on powering sustainable aviation through seaweed innovation.
My organisation
About me
Marine biologist expert in algal ecology and oceanographer specialized in biogeochemical cycles with more than 15 years of experience. Professor of Algal Ecology and Application at the University of Bremen and Group Leader at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven Germany. Co-founder and CEO of Macrocarbon, a company focused on cultivating seaweed at scale and defossilizing industry.
Skills
- Science
- algae
- Sustainable Energy
- SAF
- carbon credits
Speaker sessions (1)
Thursday, 19 June 2025
14:00 - 15:00
Session 7: Seaweeds as a tool for ecosystem services
For many years seaweeds have been glorified as the ultimate solution for climate change. During this session experts will give a realistic overview of what seaweeds can really bring to global ecosystems.