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Sea Forest

Abating climate change using seaweed feed to reduce livestock emissions.

Sam Elsom

Co-founder & CEO at Sea Forest

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seaforest.com.au

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.

Energy & Environment and Food & Water

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 66 Regions

Press Mentions

May 15, 2025

Australian seaweed farm tackles livestock burps to combat climate change

Sea Forest, an innovative Australian company, is making significant strides in combating climate change by utilizing seaweed to reduce methane emissions from livestock. Their sustainable farming...

Read on The Japan Times »

May 14, 2025

Australian seaweed farm tackles burps to help climate

Sea Forest, an innovative Australian seaweed farm, is making significant strides in combating climate change by reducing methane emissions from livestock. Their sustainable practices not only...

Read on Digital Journal »

April 24, 2025

Climate fighters feed the beast

Sea Forest has developed an innovative seaweed-based feed supplement that significantly reduces methane emissions from livestock. This breakthrough not only enhances sustainability in agriculture...

Read on Riverine Herald »

March 23, 2025

Climate fighters feed the beast

Sea Forest is making significant strides in climate action by developing innovative seaweed-based livestock feed that reduces methane emissions. Recently, John McKillop was appointed as a...

Read on Corowa Free Press »

March 12, 2025

Tasmanian seaweed company to help tackle African farming emissions

Sea Forest, a Tasmanian seaweed company, is making strides in reducing methane emissions from livestock in Africa. By introducing its innovative seaweed-based feed, Sea Forest aims to enhance...

Read on The Fish Site »

December 21, 2024

Sea Forest seaweed cow feed pioneer laments government exclusion from carbon credit scheme

Sea Forest, a pioneering company in carbon reduction, faces challenges with its carbon credit scheme being overlooked. Despite this setback, the company remains committed to its mission of...

Read on ABC News »

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