Growing and harvesting algae sustainably is key in Origin by Ocean’s biomass production

In water, blue-green algae are toxic to humans and destroy the habitat of many animal and plant species. However, blue-green algae and bladderwrack contain ingredients that the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries can use as raw materials, such as thickeners. Origin by Ocean’s vision is to create a sustainable business ecosystem in the Baltic Sea. By doing so, they create a new economic model that fights the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea in a commercially viable manner.

The commitment is focusing on macro algae marine cultivation and harvesting of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria). Algae cultivation and collection can remove extra nutrients from the Baltic Sea. In addition, as a key specie, the cultivation of bladderwrack can potentially increase biodiversity in marine areas that are in poor condition.

Origin by Ocean is always committed to considering the environmental needs of the Baltic Sea (e.g., in terms of marine biodiversity) in its business. Origin by Ocean is committed to planning bladderwrack cultivation practices so that they benefit the Baltic Sea and its biodiversity. The cultivation practices are planned in cooperation with researchers and in dialogue with the Living Baltic Sea project in BSAG.