Why are westerners so reluctant to eat seaweed? A new study reveals the social and psychological reasons.

Steven David Pickering   The Conversation UK14 August 2025
Seaweed is one of the few foods that can credibly claim to be good for both people and the planet. So why don’t westerners eat more of it?

Before trying to persuade people to eat more seaweed, it’s important to understand the reasons they aren’t eating it already.