The Liver Bird

High above Liverpool’s iconic skyline, the Liver Bird stands watch, its emerald wings outstretched to the wind. For centuries, this mythical creature has embodied the city’s resilience and spirit, proudly gripping a strand of algae (locally known as "lava seaweed") in its beak. Legends have sparked curiosity: why seaweed? The answer lies in Liverpool’s origins as a bustling port city deeply entwined with the ocean’s rhythms.

The seaweed in the Liver Bird’s beak symbolises Liverpool’s enduring connection to the sea, a vital thread that links the city’s maritime past to its innovative future. For generations, this detail has reminded communities that the sea, with all its mysteries and resources, is both a protector and provider. It is a symbol of nourishment, regeneration and the unyielding possibilities that flow from our coastal roots.

Mersea Farming draws inspiration from this enduring emblem. Our journey back to Liverpool is not just a return to a city, but a reconnection with the very source of life: the ocean. Through sustainable algae farming, we honour the Liver Bird’s spirit - creatively reimagining seaweed as a cornerstone for regeneration and environmental renewal.

Algae, like the lava seaweed grasped by our city’s powerful symbol, is more than a resource; it’s a catalyst for community empowerment and marine innovation. By cultivating algae, we help regenerate local ecosystems, support sustainable livelihoods, and ignite a wave of positive change for Liverpool and beyond.

Together, we celebrate heritage and embrace a shared future, one where the Liver Bird’s legacy takes flight in every strand of seaweed we harvest and every life our work touches.