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.

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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