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The ocean has been the source of economic prosperity and is vital to the future of humankind for its role in creating more sustainable life. The so-called blue bioeconomy is driven by a combination of fast growing world population, intensifying nutritional challenges, dwindling natural resources in search for sustainable alternative resources from lower trophic levels, and responses to climate change... Surrounded by seas, the Korean Peninsula embraces a great habitat of Gelidium, which is one of the most coveted seaweeds in the world, and incubates blue potentials on its west coast that offer precious essentials to various sectors and to itself through its ecosystem services. The Gelidium cultivating project called Red Gold, in a joint effort with the marine networks, scientists and Korean government, aims to stimulate blue bioeconomy through ecosystem-based management and seeks viable options and methods while maintaining biodiversity.