ABOUT

Fremantle Seaweed are a team of seafarers and scientists that are passionate about ocean conservation and fighting climate change.

OUR MISSION​

We must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we are taking action by growing the red seaweed, Asparagopsis. Asparagopsis has been shown by CSIRO to reduce climate-change causing methane emissions from cattle by more than 80%.

By growing Asparagopsis seaweed at scale in the ocean on our marine farm, Fremantle Seaweed will support cattle farmers to reduce emissions whilst also promoting marine biodiversity.

CORE TEAM

CHRIS DE CUYPER

Co-founder & Managing Director

Chris is an entrepreneur, surfer, and engineer who recognised seaweed's potential to combat climate change. Inspired by CSIRO’s Asparagopsis feed supplement, he co-founded Fremantle Seaweed to take action.

GIULIA HOLLAND

Scientist

Giulia is a marine scientist specialising in coral reef research and community conservation. At Fremantle Seaweed, she manages hatchery operations and leads research to support sustainability goals.

MAYLEAH HOUSE

Business Development Manager

Mayleah is a climate advocate with a background in law and sustainable finance. As Business Development Manager at Fremantle Seaweed, she builds partnerships to support methane reduction and ocean health.

Adam lamond

Chairman

Adam founded Ocean to Outback Electrical in 2003, led its ASX listing in 2011, and transformed it into Veris Limited. After stepping down as CEO in 2020 and leaving the board in 2022, he now chairs Pro9 Global and The SeaHive.

ADVISORY TEAM

Dr. Margie Rule

Principal Phycologist

Margie is Australia’s leading seaweed scientist with over thirteen years’ experience working on the diversity, biology, ecology and cultivation of seaweed. She is advising and supporting the Fremantle Seaweed team on optimal marine farming techniques.

Dr. Michael Rule

Principal Marine Ecologist

Mike is a highly experienced marine ecologist with extensive expertise in the public and private sectors. His current focus is on developing seaweed monitoring techniques to understand farming seasonality, ocean farming establishing and farm stock assessment.

Michael Barrett

Fractional CFO

Michael is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of international experience in finance, strategy, corporate development and governance, risk management, and capital markets. He provides Fremantle Seaweed with commercial financial expertise and guidance.

Geoff Bird

Commercial Advisor

Geoff has over 30 years of commercial management, business development, and supply chain procurement expertise in the oil and gas industry and is passionate about innovative solutions to address the energy transition challenges.

LOCATION & CULTIVATION

Fremantle Seaweed’s first aquaculture lease has been approved by the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development (DPIRD). Located in Derbal Nara / Owen Anchorage at the Easternmost limit of the Success Bank, the 32ha site has these attributes:

  • Protected waters, even in heavy storms
  • Sandy ocean floor
  • Consistent water and nutrient flow
  • Glorious West Australian sunlight
  • Close to harbor and loadout facilities
  • Stable Government that are supportive of aquaculture developments
  • Natural settlement of target seaweed species
  • Access to research institutions
  • Availability of skilled workforce from South Metro TAFE
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We acknowledge the Whadjuk peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the waters in Derbal Nara that Fremantle Seaweed’s aquaculture operations are situated upon. We acknowledge the wisdom of Aboriginal Elders past and present and pay respect to Aboriginal communities of today. We recognise the rich and diverse culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the valuable contribution this diversity brings to our aquaculture operations. We will respect the waters of Derbal Nara. Always was, always will be.