Get involved with Sea Forest
Sea Forest is dedicated to the environment and we are passionate about working with like-minded individuals. If you are one of them, we would love to hear from you!
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We are constantly trying to learn more about the natural powers of seaweed. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in or planning research on Asparagopsis or any seaweed for that matter, and its potential impacts on climate change.
If you are a farmer who is passionate about the environment, we would love to hear from you. Let us know about your farming operations and we can help you become an early adopter of Sea Forest’s SeaFeed™ supplement
Sea Forest is always looking for talented and passionate people to join our team. Whilst we may not have vacancies immediately as our business continues to grow so too will our need for talented people and we will be sure to let you know as positions become available.
We are always interested to talk to potential investors in Sea Forest. If you are interested in investing in Sea Forest be sure to visit our investment centre as well as contacting our team.
We love spreading the word about the power of seaweed. For all media enquiries, including speaker engagements, email connect@seaforest.com.au or complete the below form.
Whether you have a specific enquiry about SeaFeed™, you are interested in our site and facilities or you just want to learn more about Sea Forest then be sure to reach out.
Our facilities and cultivation are located in Tasmania, Australia
488 Freestone Point Road, Triabunna, TAS 7190 Australia
P: +61 3 6257 4040
FAQs
What does Sea Forest do?
Sea Forest is an environmental technology company based in Tasmania, Australia cultivating seaweed and producing solutions to climate change.
Founded by Sam Elsom and Stephen Turner in 2018, Sea Forest is creating a solution to climate change through the feeding of its novel seaweed as a supplement to cattle and sheep to virtually eliminate methane emissions from livestock production.
Are methane emissions really a problem for our planet?
Methane is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, second only to the generation of electricity. It has 28 times the warming effect of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Livestock’s contribution to methane gas emission is around 24% which represents 14.5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions — more than the entire global transportation sector.
What is Asparagopsis?
Asparagopsis is a genus of edible red algae and is native to the pristine waters of Australia. Through photosynthesis, it captures carbon from the atmosphere which makes up 40% of its biomass.
What makes Asparagopsis so incredible?
Asparagopsis has a unique chemistry as it contains approx. 120 bioactive compounds held in gland cells inside the seaweed. These organic compounds react with two key enzymes in the final stage of digestion inhibiting the production of methane and virtually eliminating methane emissions from livestock.
Asparagopsis also increases productivity through improved feed efficiency. This is because 20% of the animal’s energy is lost in converting food into methane, therefore significantly less food is needed to grow livestock. Asparagopsis is also a gamechanger for oceans as it de-acidifes the water, stripping out the carbon dioxide.
Do you grow Asparagopsis commercially?
Sea Forest is the first in the world to cultivate Asparagopsis at a commercial scale through both marine and land-based aquaculture. Sea Forest is currently the world’s largest producer of Asparagopsis in the $11 billion seaweed market.
The Sea Forest team, which comprises of the aquaculture industry’s best scientists, is producing commercial volumes of Asparagopsis by using the most effective and sustainable methodologies and production facilities in the world.
Where are your headquarters located?
Our HQ and marine farm are located in Triabunna Tasmania
Where can I find out more information about the science of Asparagopsis?
Our chief scientific officer has recently published some journal articles relaying the latest scientific developments regarding Asparagopsis. Click on the links below for access to these papers:
https://rmdb.research.utas.edu.au/public/rmdb/q/indiv_detail_warp_trans/20874
https://www.australianseaweedinstitute.com.au/australian-national-seaweed-industry-blueprint-report-agrifutures
Can I visit and tour your facilities in Tasmania?
While we are eager to host our supporters and showcase what Sea Forest is creating, we are yet to open our facilities up to the public. Please follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
How do I find out more about Sea Forest?
To keep up to date with how we are progressing and any announcements, follow us on social media and subscribe to our regular newsletter via our website.
My organisation would like to purchase your product – when will it be available?
The Sea Forest team is producing our SeaFeed™ supplement on a commercial scale and supplying to beef, dairy and sheep producers throughout Australia.
We welcome all expressions of interest to purchase our product. Please complete the early adopter form above, with your organisation’s details, who to contact, and your supply requirements.
Is Sea Forest listed on the ASX?
Sea Forest is not listed on the ASX
How can I invest in Sea Forest?
As Sea Forest is in a growth phase, various investment opportunities may arise from time to time. Please register your interest in receiving investor relations updates by emailing connect@seaforest.com.au
I would love to work at Sea Forest – how do I apply?
Sea Forest is always looking for talented and passionate people to join our team of professionals dedicated to cultivating and manufacturing a solution to climate change. Please send any expressions of interest via the employment enquiry on our careers page.
I am currently a student – how can I apply to intern with Sea Forest?
Sea Forest has relationships with leading universities in Australia and globally. There are no current vacancies in our intern or graduate programs, however, as our business continues to grow, our need for talented people to join our team.
If you are interested in interning with us, please send an email to peopleandculture@seaforest.com.au and tell us about your studies and career aspirations.
Can I volunteer with Sea Forest?
Sea Forest is in the process of establishing a volunteer program which is earmarked to begin later this year. We encourage you to follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
Media Relations
For all media enquiries, including speaker engagements, please send an email to Rick Bannister at rb@seaforest.com.au or by phone +61 431 100 869.