Announcing Our New Name – Southern Ocean Carbon is Now Next Wave Seaweed

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 […]
Welcome Our New Seaweed Research Intern

Meet Melanie Ross, our newest seaweed research intern at Southern Ocean Carbon! She will be working with us two half days per week for 10 weeks. The Journey from Adventure Travel to Marine Conservation and Ecology Mel’s journey took her from Western Australia to Banff, Canada, and the north of England before she finally returned […]
Let’s Talk Seaweed! We Will Be at Seagriculture in March 2025.

The 2nd International Seaweed Conference, Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2025, is taking place in Adelaide from 18th to 20th March. It’s set to be an incredible gathering of industry leaders, researchers and people interested in the seaweed space from across Australia and around the world. With a program packed full of groundbreaking talks on the future of […]
Southern Ocean Carbon Joins the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA)

We are excited to announce that Southern Ocean Carbon has officially joined the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) as a corporate member, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. The Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance is dedicated to advancing sustainable seaweed farming and building an industry of the future that creates value […]
This Year’s Kelp Harvest Was Shore to Impress

2024 Kelp Harvest as Part of Our R&D Project – A Team Effort Teams from Southern Ocean Carbon, ADEC Kedge, and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) came together last week to harvest the Giant Kelp from the Tinderbox research lease as part of a partnership project with the Blue Economy CRC. Less […]
Release of 2023/24 Sustainability Report

A Commitment to Transparency and Responsible Growth We are pleased to announce the release of our 2023/24 Sustainability Report for ADEC Kedge and Southern Ocean Carbon under the banner of ADEC Marine & Maritime. This report provides insight into our sustainability goals, progress, and ongoing initiatives to drive positive change. It showcases our ethos and […]
Southern Ocean Carbon Set to Make Waves at Gulfood Green 2024 in Dubai

Southern Ocean Carbon Is Attending Gulfood Green at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 24th to the 26th of September Gulfood Green brings together pioneers across the food ecosystem to explore novel technologies, ethical sourcing, and mindful consumption practices. It’s an ideal platform to connect with industry experts focused on advancing sustainable food production, […]
We Support Young Research Assistants from Deakin Seaweed. Will You Chip In Too?

Three Lucky High-School-Aged Aboriginal Young People Got Invited to Present at the Australian Marine Science Association (AMSA) Conference and Need Help with Funding Their Travel Costs Deakin Seaweed is a research group based out of Deakin’s Warrnambool campus and led by PhD candidate Zoe Brittain. Their focus lies in revitalising cultural knowledge of seaweed in […]
Welcoming the Next Generation of Environmental Innovators

We’re thrilled to announce that Southern Ocean Carbon is hosting three talented students from the University of Tasmania (UTAS) for their work placement over the next few months. Under the guidance of our ESG Manager Imogen Fullagar and Environmental Economist Tim Harmsen, these students will be working with us one day a week, bringing fresh […]
Register for the Blue Economy Webinar on 29th and 30th August 2024

Blue Economy Webinar: Pathways to Prosperity in South-West Asia Our co-founder Adam Brancher is looking forward to presenting the forthcoming Blue Economy webinar hosted by our partners Global CEO Alliance, CIFAL Lebanon, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). This webinar is targeted at Government leaders, maritime professionals, researchers, environmental organisations, and […]