Imagine a better world…
Delicious food, less synthetic fertilisers, and environmentally friendly jobs.
Auskelp’s mission is to build Australia’s first commercial, offshore, environmentally friendly kelp enterprise. A new-age industry for a rapidly changing world.
Welcome to Auskelp!
At Auskelp, we are developing a regenerative kelp industry in southern New South Wales. Founded in 2019, Auskelp is advancing the science, engineering and commercial systems required to cultivate high-quality Ecklonia radiata (Golden Kelp) in exposed offshore waters. Through rigorous ocean trials, hatchery development and processing innovation, we are establishing reliable supply for premium food products, nutraceutical extracts, biostimulants and sustainable biomaterials. Operating in one of Australia’s most pristine marine areas, Auskelp is committed to environmental stewardship, scientific integrity and regional economic development. Our work supports ecosystem resilience, marine research and the emerging blue economy, while creating new opportunities for coastal communities.
Our Project
In 2022, AusKelp received preliminary approval from NSW Department of Primary Industries for a 200-hectare ocean lease to grow Ecklonia radiata contingent on the completion of a State Significant Development (SSD) which includes a detailed Environmental Impact Survey (EIS) and appropriate community consultation.
The project, called Eden-1 aims to be the first commercial-scale seaweed farm in NSW marine waters. The proposed lease is located 23km south-west of Eden in Disaster Bay, south of Greencape Lighthouse. The project integrates hatchery propagation, offshore cultivation, harvesting logistics and food-grade processing to create a reliable supply of premium kelp biomass. This biomass supports multiple high-value applications including human food, nutraceutical extracts, agricultural biostimulants and sustainable biomaterials. By establishing end-to-end systems—from seedstock to finished products—Auskelp is building the operational blueprint required for a viable kelp industry in NSW waters.
Learn More
Auskelp are committed to transparency and evidence-based decision making. This section brings together the key information and supporting documents to help you better understand the Auskelp project and its impacts on the community, local economy and marine environment.
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FY22 Annual Report
FY23 Annual Report
FY24 Annual Report
FY25 Annual Report
FAQ Aug 2025
FAQ Nov 2025
Community Engagement-1 Mar 2024
Community Engagement-2 Mar 2024
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Report Apr 2024
Business Report Mar 2024
[VIDEO] Wonboyn Information Session Oct 2025
[VIDEO] Auskelp Video Jun 2023
[VIDEO] Auskelp Video Oct 2022
Other Resources
Click the image above to visit “Seaweed Central” to learn about seaweed farming
[Video] Click the image above to watch this important presentation from CSIRO’s Dr Jaci Brown
Golden Kelp
Ocean kelp are the ‘rainforests’ of the ocean.
Australia’s vast ocean coastlines are the perfect home to this truly sustainable, high value economic opportunity. By investing and fostering seaweed production we have the opportunity to improve the health of our bays, oceans and reefs, provide jobs in regional coastal areas, produce high-value products for domestic and export markets, and reduce synthetic fertilisers.
“After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not the land, but the sea.”
Auskelp Joins ASSA
Auskelp is a founding member of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA), the peak body for the commercial seaweed industry in Australia. Other members include, CH4 Global, Future Feed, University of Tasmania and the Australian Seaweed Institute.
Learn about the Australian Seaweed Industry
Australia’s pristine and isolated coastal environment provides a massive opportunity for the development of seaweeds within Australia. Historically, seaweed has been imported in Australia for use in a range of products. However, the real potential in developing new ingredients and alternative uses for seaweed, such as animal feed, fertiliser, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals is just being realised, in addition to the numerous environmental benefits.
