Abating climate change using seaweed feed to reduce livestock emissions.

Sam Elsom

Co-founder & CEO at Sea Forest

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Employees 51–100
Headquarters Australia
Sea Forest cultivates red seaweed as a feed supplement that reduces methane emissions from livestock. Based in Australia, Sea Forest can reduce cattle emissions by up to 80% through feed delivery systems such as feed additives for barn-based cattle and lick blocks for grazing cattle. Their customers include Asahi and Fonterra, having achieved positive market trials and won awards for sustainability. Longer term, Sea Forest aims to scale up and integrate into global supply chains and become a more consumer facing brand.

Notable Achievements

  • Proved that 0.5% of SeaFeed™ can cut methane production by up to 90%
  • Named as finalist for the 2023 Earthshot Prize in the ‘Fix Our Climate’ category
  • Sea Forest's Triabunna facility achieved FAMI-QS certification, assuring customers that quality, safety and operational practices meet regul

Currently Operating in Six Regions

Press Mentions

October 3, 2024

The Discovery Stage Is Back: INVNT & SXSW Sydney Unveil A Visionary Line-Up Of Innovators For 2024

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September 23, 2024

Sea Forest lick block wins Good Design Award Gold

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September 6, 2024

NET-ZERO NOTEBOOK: Reporting on hot news and hot air since 2021

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August 30, 2024

Can Dairy Ever Be Net Zero?

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July 25, 2024

Seaweed-fed 'eco-milk' hits shelves, reducing cow methane emissions - Gündem NİĞDE

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July 22, 2024

Tasmanian 'Eco-Milk' tests shoppers' thirst for climate-friendly dairy

Read on theprint »

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