We’re evolving - Southern Ocean Carbon is now Next Wave Seaweed. Here’s why:
Since launching in 2020, Southern Ocean Carbon has been dedicated to creating positive change – initially with a focus on making our sister company ADEC Kedge carbon-neutral and exploring the potential of seaweed for carbon sequestration.
Over the past few years, there have been a number of developments in the seaweed industry and the world is facing many challenges. We feel that the role of seaweed is bigger and more diverse than ever, and so is our mission. We’ve been involved in seven research projects, partnered with the Blue Economy CRC, and prepared to expand into new sectors such as organic fertilisers, animal feed, IMTA, human food and seaweed farm development.
In 2023, we became part of ADEC Innovations, a global ESG, professional services and positive impact organisation, which enabled us to accelerate our ambitions and look beyond Tasmania towards other locations where seaweed can make a difference and deliver sustainable solutions to benefit the next generations.
This year, we regrouped our team and decided on a new brand name that reflects our future direction.
We’re proud to announce that Southern Ocean Carbon has become Next Wave Seaweed.
Chief Innovation Officer Tim Harmsen says:
“The Southern Ocean Carbon team is stoked to be drifting into the new era of seaweed services under the new name Next Wave Seaweed. The global seaweed industry is bustling with fresh ideas and sustainable developments, and we couldn't be more excited to be helping steer this seaweed industry ship toward a big future.”
FAQs – Your Questions Answered
Why are you changing your name?
The world is changing, new research is coming out, and our business is evolving. What started here in Tasmania with a focus on carbon sequestration has shifted to developing seaweed-based products and services for agriculture, bioremediation, and food security. With new leadership and as part of our parent company ADEC Innovations, the name Next Wave Seaweed better reflects the full scope of our impact and international reach.
What does ‘Next Wave Seaweed’ mean?
It represents the next generation of sustainable seaweed solutions, the growing momentum in the seaweed industry, a change in leadership for our team, and a new chapter. We are riding the wave of opportunity in a sector that’s expanding rapidly worldwide.
Has the company’s ownership changed?
We have been part of ADEC Innovations since March 2023, strengthening our position in the market through ADEC’s global network, ESG expertise, and technology infrastructure.
Will your services change?
We’re building on our foundations and aim to make a positive difference to our oceans, our natural environment and future generations through seaweed services like IMTA, fertilisers, human food, animal feed, and seaweed farm development.
Where are you based now?
Our headquarters remain in Tasmania, right on the water, surrounded by Australia’s leading seaweed producers and within reach of the Blue Economy CRC. This gives us access to world-class research and industry networks.
If you have any other questions, please reach out to us directly.
According to the IMARC Group, the global seaweed industry was valued at 9 billion in 2024 and is set to reach over 18 billion by 2033. We’re growing with it, and we’re excited to ride the next wave.
