SeaStock MD Tom Puddy speaks to the ABC’s WA Country Hour

SeaStock MD Tom Puddy spoke with the ABC’s WA country hour following the company’s first commercial harvest from the Abrolhos Islands. Click on the link below to listen to the full interview: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/wa-country-hour/wa-country-hour/14070038

AgriFutures Australia and the Commonwealth Bank release new estimates for commercial production of methane-reducing seaweed for livestock

Commercial production of methane-reducing seaweed could help livestock farmers reduce carbon emissions while boosting productivity, new research by AgriFutures Australia and the Commonwealth Bank reveals. Estimates for the capital requirements for commercially producing methane-reducing seaweed to improve the sustainability and productivity of livestock vary widely, but Australian farmers are leading innovation in the field, new […]

SeaStock’s first commercial harvest featured on the ABC

SeaStock’s first commercial harvest was featured on the ABC this week. Managing Director, Tom Puddy, spoke with the ABC’s Lucinda Jose about the growing demand for the methane reducing seaweed with “hungry customers” domestically and globally keen to integrate it into their feeding strategies. The seaweed is spun to remove water and then packed in […]

Flinders University hosts a visit from the SeaStock team as research enters phase two

Flinders University College of Science and Engineering Professor Jian Qin, and research officers Dr Thanh Hoang, Dr Trung Nguyen and Dr Pengfei Fu hosted a visit from industry and research partners, SeaStock, last week. The Project team with SeaStock Managing Director Tom Puddy, and the company’s Chief Technical Officer Tom Chaney SeaStock is an innovative, WA based […]

SeaStock announces the appointment of Tom Chaney as Chief Technical Officer

SeaStock is pleased to announce that Tom Chaney has joined the group as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) based in Perth. Tom joins the team from Woodside where he has worked for the past five years as a technologist based in WA, responsible for the commercialisation of various technologies and for conducting market research into remote […]

Flinders University research reaps rewards for SeaStock

Seastock’s partnership with the marine research team at Flinders University is key to achieving our goal of becoming the leading producer, processor and knowledge base for certified Asparagopsis in Western Australia. The results so far have been overwhelmingly positive, according to Dr Hoang Hai and her team, and have pushed forward SeaStock’s commercialisation process as it continues […]

SeaStock & Flinders University Commence Research Program

SeaStock is proud to partner with the Flinders University marine science team. Last week we kicked off our exciting program in WA, which was a great result for all involved in the project. SeaStock Managing Director Mr Tom Puddy says “There is a fantastic opportunity to create a value-adding bridge between aquaculture and general agriculture,” Read more at: Seaweed research project […]

SeaStock on ABC WA Country Hour

SeaStock was the lead story on WA’s leading Statewide rural and agriculturalbroadcast on ABC Country Hour. To listen to the interview, please click the link below: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/wa-country-hour/wa-country-hour/13770370

DR SANJANA SENTHILKuMaR

Research Scientist

Dr Sanjana Senthilkumar is a Ph.D. graduate of Philosophy in Biosciences and Bioengineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in biochemistry from Sathyabama University, in India. During this time Sanjana gained vast research knowledge on plant secondary metabolites and their physiochemical properties. Her nearly decade-long experience spans across plant tissue culture, natural product chemistry, photo-physics, and various analytical techniques. She possesses skill in experimental design, research review, execution, data analysis, and scientific writing. She has led and executed a research entrepreneurship project, which involved design, development, and patenting of an innovative apparatus for use in chemistry laboratories. Additionally, she has undertaken several roles as a trainer, teaching assistant, supervisor, instrument operator, and laboratory demonstrator. Sanjana has been appointed to the position of Research Scientist to support the next phase of the Company’s commercial growth. Tasked specifically with helping establish a scientific approach to developing sustainable and commercially viable biomass growth of macro algae.

Zoe HOpKINSON

Production Technician

In 2023 Zoe completed a Bachelors in Coastal and Marine Science at Curtin University. During her study Zoe also gained work experience as an aquaculture volunteer, including roles with PhD students and Department Primary Industry Resource Development (DPIRD).  In addition Zoe worked at the Geraldton TAFE commercial hatchery, which introduced her knowledge to cultivate Asparagopsis seaweed and aquaculture operations.
Within completing Zoe's degree, she also completed field work studies on fish behaviours and interacted with multiple marine based professionals.  Zoe had access to innovative technology that made her learning & experiences much more immersive and accessible, enabling her to gain experience in technologies, equipment and platforms used within the aquaculture research industry.  Zoe is thrilled to be a part of the Seastock science team, which has further ignited her passion for the ocean and participating in work which will benefit the state of our climate. Working towards a more positive future for all.