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Caro Warwick-Evans: Seaweed's trailblazing advocate

Co-Founder, The Cornish Seaweed Company
Location: Coverack Harbour, Coverack, UK

Equity & Transparency

Carly Fields, Journalist

Carly Fields is an award-winning specialist maritime journalist and editor. For over 20 years, she has been reporting on wide issues in the shipping industry, from the risks of isolation among seafarers and piracy off Somalia to the sector’s route to decarbonisation and future shipping tech.

Introduction

This online exhibition recounts the career of Caro Warwick-Evans, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition. SHE SEES celebrates women’s contributions to the maritime industry through capturing the stories of contemporary female professionals in the UK. Through captivating interviews and stunning photographs, we delve into their stories, bridging the maritime past, present, and the future.

Seaweed's Trailblazing Advocate

Caro Warwick-Evans, an intrepid explorer with an insatiable love for the ocean, embarked on a life-changing voyage that would shape her future and revolutionise the seaweed industry in England. Her journey took her from working on a tall ship in New Zealand to establishing a thriving seaweed business in Cornwall, braving countless challenges along the way. Caro's story is one of perseverance, innovation, and a deep connection to the sea.

It all began when Caro secured a job on a tall ship, an experience that would transform her perception of the world and her place in it. As she sailed across the globe for a year, participating in tall ship festivals and learning the ropes from seasoned sailors, Caro's passion for the ocean intensified. Inspired by her time at sea, she spent years working on various tall ships worldwide, immersing herself in the rugged and time-honoured traditions of sailing.

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