Mediterranean Diet Roundtable and FoodLab Present ‘From Sea to Soil’ Event on Sustainable Food Systems

From Sea to Soil: A New Wave of Regenerative Thinking is a radical collaboration between the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable and FoodLab that delivers a unique experience at Stony Brook University in Southampton, NY

In the quest for sustainable food systems, the connection between land and sea is often overlooked. Yet, the answer to restoring soil health, protecting ecosystems, and mitigating climate change may already be growing beneath the ocean’s surface. This is the driving concept behind Sea to Soil: an immersive, solution-driven gathering that will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Campus (39 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, NY).

Now in its third year, Sea to Soil has evolved into a dynamic crossroads for farmers, scientists, policymakers, chefs, and food innovators. Unlike traditional conferences, this event is a participatory experience designed to challenge norms, spark fresh ideas, and inspire action. Organized through a groundbreaking partnership between FoodLab, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University (SoMAS) and the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable (MDR), this year’s theme will be “Farming the Future: Kelp, Climate & Coastal Innovation,” spotlighting the intersection of marine science, agriculture, and climate solutions.