Seaweed is a broad term for marine algae. Canopy Blue uses seaweed throughout the site to describe what it cultivates and derives its products from.
Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed. Canopy Blue cultivates Ecklonia radiata, a native WA kelp species. On this site, seaweed refers to the plant; kelp refers to the specific species in technical contexts.
Native golden kelp cultivated by Canopy Blue in Western Australian waters. Found only in temperate and subtropical coastal waters of the Southern Hemisphere.
Biostimulants are a natural substance derived from biological sources that enhances plant growth, soil health and nutrient efficiency when applied to crops.
Large-scale crop farming across extensive land areas, typically grains, oilseeds and pulses. Australia’s broadacre sector covers approximately 22 million hectares.
The identification and development of valuable compounds from biological sources for commercial application in markets including nutraceuticals, cosmetics and biomedical science.
Excessive nutrient enrichment of waterways from agricultural runoff, causing algal blooms and oxygen depletion. Seaweed cultivation can help remediate eutrophication by absorbing excess nutrients.
Australia’s voluntary biodiversity credit scheme for projects that restore and protect nature.
Carbon captured and stored by ocean and coastal ecosystems. Seaweed’s potential role in blue carbon sequestration is an active area of scientific research.
Seaweed’s applications extend well beyond Canopy Blue’s current product focus. The broader seaweed industry is actively developing solutions across biofuel, bioplastic and food. These applications are being advanced by organisations globally. Canopy Blue’s focus is on the two applications with the most immediate commercial opportunity in Australian agriculture: bio-stimulants and animal feed supplements.
Seaweed cultivation has the potential to make a significant contribution the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
