The service is part of Springtide Innovations’ broader ecosystem of technology tools © Springtide Seaweed
This specialised consulting offering leverages Springtide Seaweed’s proprietary data modeling, remote sensing technology and deep biological expertise to help farmers, investors, and municipalities identify the most viable and productive locations for marine aquaculture.
As the demand for sustainable marine ingredients grows, finding the right site is the single most critical factor in a farm’s success. Springtide Seaweed’s new service addresses this challenge by moving beyond traditional guesswork. The service utilises advanced modelling to inform farm design, optimising for growth and production while minimising environmental impact.
"Selecting the right site is not just about finding water; it is about matching the unique biological needs of specific seaweed varieties with the dynamic physics of the ocean environment," said Sarah Redmond, founder of Springtide Seaweed in a press release. "With this service, we are sharing the rigorous scientific approach we use on our own farms to help others succeed and scale the industry sustainably."
Service highlights:
- Data-driven analysis: utilisation of remote sensing and oceanographic data to assess full water column potential, suitable for both shallow and deep-water applications.
- Species-specific matching: expert analysis to match native seaweed species – such as sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima), alaria (Alaria esculenta), and dulse (Palmaria palmata) – to specific site conditions for maximum yield.
- Risk mitigation: identification of potential biofouling risks, physical stressors, and regulatory constraints before capital is committed.
- Farm optimisation: "beyond longlines" modelling to inform gear design and layout, ensuring farms are built to withstand local conditions while optimising operational efficiency.
The service is part of Springtide Innovations’ broader ecosystem of technology tools designed to transform aquaculture. By combining Sarah Redmond’s biological expertise with the technological acumen of chief operating officer Trey Angera, Springtide Seaweed offers a unique "boots-on-the-deck" perspective backed by sophisticated software engineering.
"We are building the tools necessary to de-risk the global seaweed farming industry," said Trey Angera, food-tech innovator at Springtide. "Our site selection service provides the foundational data that investors and new farmers need to build with confidence."
Springtide Seaweed operates the largest USDA organic certified seaweed farm in North America and the only commercial green sea urchin hatchery in the US. This hands-on operational experience ensures that its consulting advice is grounded in real-world practicality.
