Products
Canopy Blue is developing two products from native seaweed. The first in commercial development is a biostimulant for broadacre agriculture and the second is an animal feed supplement for livestock. A third program, bioprospecting, is identifying novel compounds from native species for high-value ingredient and formulation markets.
Production Pipeline
Seaweed feedstock is cultivated at farms in Western Australian waters, harvested and processed onshore, then directed into three distinct application pathways. Two are in commercial development now. One is being built for the future.
Canopy Blue Application 1
Biostimulant
Derived from native kelp this product is formulated to restore soil health and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers.
98% of Australia’s urea is imported. Australian soils are largely depleted of the essential elements vital for healthy plant growth. Most seaweed biostimulants used in Australian agriculture are also imported, sourced from species increasingly threatened by a changing climate.
Our native feedstock is rich in auxins, cytokinins and gibberellins, it activates soil microbes, improves root mass and nutrient intake, stabilises yield under moisture variability and enhances crop resilience against disease, pests and environmental stress.
Partner data shows reductions in synthetic urea use of 40-75%, depending on soil type and rainfall, alongside measurable improvements in soil organic carbon.
The Esperance lease provides a domestic, cultivated source of native seaweed – reducing reliance on imported species increasingly vulnerable to a changing climate.
Esperance operates under direct lease ownership with water conditions ideal for Ecklonia radiata cultivation.
Canopy Blue’s bio-stimulant reaches farmers through an established national distribution network with a 27-year track record in regenerative agriculture.
Farmers applying Canopy Blue’s biostimulant can also generate $250 to $800 per hectare in additional income through Australian Carbon Credit Units as soil carbon improves.
The Australian biostimulant market is valued at $A66M in 2024 and forecast to reach $A608M by 2033.
Canopy Blue Application 2
Animal Feed Supplement
Derived from native kelp this product is formulated to support livestock health.
Kelp-based supplements are one of the fastest-growing sectors of a $2 billion animal supplement market in Australia. Most kelp currently used in Australian supplements is imported.
Canopy Blue’s animal feed supplement is derived from native kelp and supports livestock health through mineral and vitamin enrichment, immune support, stress resilience and weight gain.
Kelp is naturally rich in iodine, trace minerals, vitamins A, D and E, amino acids and antioxidants, with over 60 trace elements that support overall animal performance.
The Esperance lease provides a domestic, cultivated source of native seaweed – reducing reliance on imported species increasingly vulnerable to a changing climate.
Esperance operates under direct lease ownership with water conditions ideal for Ecklonia radiata cultivation.
Canopy Blue’s animal feed supplement is brought to market through an established processing partner with a proven track record of delivering product to market.
The Australian cattle feed vitamin supplement market is valued at $A2.2B in 2024 and forecast to reach $A4.1B by 2033. The high-value equine market – particularly thoroughbreds and performance horses – is an early adopter. The premium pet market is also seeing growing demand for kelp-based products.
The health of Australia’s soils and the health of Australia’s livestock are connected. The same pastures that cattle, sheep and goats depend on are equally dependent on soil productivity and health.
Bioprospecting
Our bioprospecting program identifies valuable compounds extractable from native Western Australian seaweed species, targeting high-value applications in nutraceuticals, cosmetics and biomedical science.
Canopy Blue will supply premium raw material for the ingredients and formulation of high-value applications, retaining ownership of IP on any compounds it discovers. Western Australia’s waters contain over 1,000 uninvestigated native seaweed species – a discovery pipeline unlike anything available elsewhere in the world.
The program operates on Kimberley Land Council waters, where local Indigenous knowledge guides the identification of unique species and their traditional uses. Cone Bay is the first northern site designated for new-to-market species cultivation.
Bioprospecting
High-Value Applications
Active research is identifying seaweed compounds – including peptides, polysaccharides and polyphenols – with significant nutritional and therapeutic applications.
Canopy Blue’s native WA species represent an untapped source of natural bio-actives for this growing market.
The cosmetics industry is actively seeking natural formulations and replacements for synthetic compounds.
Native seaweed species offer unique bio-actives for skincare and personal care product development.
Ongoing research in disease suppression and oncology has highlighted the anti-inflammatory properties of seaweed extracts.
Canopy Blue’s access to un-investigated native WA species represents a significant compound discovery pipeline.
Yaloon (Cone Bay) is located in the Buccaneer Archipelago, Kimberley region. The site offers nutrient-rich shallow waters with significant tidal flows, low industrial impact and exceptional biodiversity.
Access was secured through Canopy Blue’s partnership with the Kimberley Land Council. Future expansion access includes the Dampier Archipelago and Abrolhos Islands.
Founding Partnership
Canopy Blue believes equity is the fairest form of partnership.
The Kimberley Land Council has become a cornerstone shareholder in Canopy Blue, with a 20% equity stake and a board seat – a structural commitment to shared ownership and shared outcomes.
The KLC is the peak Indigenous body representing the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia, home to approximately 35,000 residents, almost half of whom are Indigenous. The region carries rich Aboriginal culture, exceptional biodiversity and vast, largely un-investigated marine resources.
Together, Canopy Blue and the KLC are developing new marine industries in Kimberley waters – delivering outcomes across three pillars: commercial, social economic and climate. The goal is a lasting legacy for remote coastal communities – a new foundation for future economic growth.
