Oceanium: Supporting sustainable seaweed farming

United Kingdom

4 min read

Jun 25, 2021

By Emanuela Ferraro

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Scottish startup Oceanium has developed a proprietary biorefinery and processing model to create seaweed-based compostable materials, alt-protein ingredients and nutraceuticals for use across industry verticals

Algae play a crucial role in the coastal ecosystem by protecting coasts from erosion and removing excess nutrients from the water. However, the growing global demand for seaweed challenges the sustainability of its farming and harvesting. According to the European Community, several species of algae are gradually disappearing from southern areas where they have usually grown.
Scottish startup Oceanium aims to sustainably source and integrate seaweed across supply chains in a way that mitigates environmental challenges. It has developed a proprietary biorefinery and proc...

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