OceanNexus™ began on Cascadia's kelp farms, where we needed credible, repeatable monitoring to understand how farms function as habitat for salmon and their prey, ensuring ecosystem service claims are backed by auditable MRV, not assumptions, but the opportunity extends well beyond kelp farming. Marine operators increasingly need more than occasional snapshots; they need consistent, comparable, and auditable evidence of ecological change over time.

Cascadia Seaweed announced the official opening of an advanced seaweed processing facility in Port Edward, British Columbia, on May 14, marking a major milestone in the Company’s development as a vertically integrated seaweed production and biomanufacturing business.

Seaweeds contain natural compounds that when applied to crops stimulate soil microbial activity and encourage root development, allowing plants to access nutrients more efficiently. 

Director of Sales and Marketing Marcus McClure says the goal is not to replace synthetic fertilizers, but to make them work harder. 

Farmers can now access a nationally produced, high-quality biostimulant that supports crop productivity, soil health, and climate resilience!

Cascadia Seaweed has been re-certified as a B Corp with an improved overall score of 113.5, up from 90.4 in 2022. The milestone underscores the company’s continued leadership in corporate responsibility and sustainable solutions, including meaningful collaborations with Indigenous communities, an area of global focus amid COP30 discussions.

The Weather Network recently highlighted one of the planet’s most extraordinary – yet often invisible – ecosystems: kelp forests. Described as “the forests beneath the waves,” these vast underwater canopies are biodiversity engines, carbon cyclers, oxygen factories, and coastal protectors. Their importance cannot be overstated. And as Ocean Wise rightfully points out, Canadians have a critical role to play in ensuring their survival.

At Cascadia Nature-based Solutions (CNbS), we could not agree more. But we also know that many people are left wondering what, exactly, they can do to help. For communities, coastal First Nations, and organizations ready to turn intention into impact, CNbS provides a clear and actionable pathway—one grounded in science, community leadership, and hope.

A Benefit Company committed to conducting business responsibly and sustainably and promoting public benefits.

"Canada has a critical role to play in supporting international development, particularly through a gender lens, as communities can be significantly uplifted by supporting women and youth," said Cascadia founder and director Bill Collins.

Cascadia‬‭ Seaweed‬‭ Corporation‬‭ seeks‬‭ expressions‬‭ of‬‭ interest‬‭ from‬‭ qualified‬‭ organizations‬‭ to‬ conduct‬‭ a‬‭ comprehensive‬‭ market‬‭ assessment‬‭ of‬‭ Kenya's‬‭ seaweed‬‭ cultivation‬‭ and‬‭ agricultural‬ practices.‬

‬Please submit your Expression of Interest by email to‬‭ cnbs@cascadiaseaweed.com‬ before midnight Pacific Daylight Saving Time, June 20, 2025.‬‭

Greater Victoria hosted the 25th International Seaweed Symposium (ISS25), drawing together a vibrant and diverse community of seaweed industry, academics, innovators, and enthusiasts from across the globe.

Cascadia Seaweed is committed to building a profitable business that delivers environmental and social benefits. Our mission is to create a climate-resilient food system that actively involves Indigenous communities. Seaweed cultivation enhances local ocean ecosystems by generating oxygen, capturing carbon, and supporting marine habitats. Its diverse commercial applications hold immense potential. By incorporating seaweed into agricultural products, we aim to help farmers boost yields, reduce emissions, and strengthen economic stability, while staying true to our commitment to responsible, sustainable business growth, as outlined in our articles of incorporation.

Cascadia Seaweed Accelerates Expansion with First Series A Milestone. With this funding, Cascadia Seaweed will build a commercial-scale seaweed biorefinery on the West Coast, increase biomass production, and expand sales and marketing of its liquid kelp extracts, biostimulants, and livestock products.

Evaluation of Coastal Kelp Farms as Novel Habitat for Migrating Salmonids and Their Prey

We're thrilled to introduce our latest product, FieldKelp, derived from cultivated kelp as a natural extract developed to help plant growth and enhance crop yields.

Founder and Director, Bill Collins, has been invited by PLAN International Canada to participate in the Canadian Pavillion and to speak about global hunger and the climate crisis on the Harvesting Solutions panel, on Sunday, December 10 in the Blue Zone.

Cascadia Seaweed is recognized as a leading vertically integrated ocean cultivator of seaweed, and proud to be a Certified B Corp and a registered Benefit Company dedicated to addressing climate change and food security.

Pursuant to section 51.994 of the Business Corporations Act (BCBCA), we are legally required to produce and publish this Annual Benefit Report. We are proud to demonstrate action in the global trend of heightened transparency.

With funding from Canadian federal and provincial governments, Cascadia Seaweed is studying its kelp farms as habitats for salmon and other marine life. The BCSRIF project aims to research the protection and restoration of wild fish stocks, including salmon, which has seen a decline in population.