Seaweed has vast, untapped potential as it requires no land, fertiliser, or freshwater to grow and flourish, making it the perfect resource to harvest. There are many thrilling applications that seaweed can be used for: 

• Seaweed is highly nutritious and rich in bioactive substances, making it perfect as an ingredient for food and cosmetics. 

• It can replace soybeans and other land-intensive terrestrial crops, helping reduce incentives for deforestation. 
• Seaweed can help preserve endangered marine species by creating ideal conditions for shellfish populations. 
• Lastly, it can be used as animal feed and thus reduce livestock emissions.  

Ocean Rainforest uses unique cultivation and processing methods to ensure their harvested seaweed remains rich in nutrients while preserving the balance in the ecosystems where they operate. They are on the cutting edge of the kelp industry and a wonderful example of what a blue economy can look like in the future. 

We are extremely proud of the work we are doing with Ocean Born Impact to invest and support ocean start-ups that will have an incredibly positive impact on our oceans.