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At Sea & Believe, we take pride in sustainably cultivating Palmaria palmata off Ireland's coast. This versatile seaweed restores ecosystems and offers antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
At Sea & Believe, science drives the development of our marine bioactives from Palmaria palmata. Our lead ingredient is a mycosporine-like amino acid (MAA)–rich natural UV-protection active, designed to deliver broad-spectrum photoprotection while supporting overall skin health.
We are currently conducting advanced in vitro UV efficacy studies to assess:
UV absorption and cellular protection
Antioxidant activity under UV stress
Cell viability following UV exposure
These studies will provide robust scientific data to substantiate UV-protection and antioxidant claims.
A broader testing programme — including collagen support, skin regeneration, anti-inflammatory activity, and barrier enhancement — is in development as part of our ongoing research strategy.
Sea & Believe is committed to building a strong scientific foundation for next-generation marine ingredients.
A Functional feed product.
Shrimp rely solely on innate immune defences to protect against viral infections such as White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV). We are currently working with scientific partners to assess whether our algae-derived sample can modulate antiviral innate immune responses in vitro. This research will generate foundational mechanistic data to support future crustacean-focused viral challenge studies, with a particular focus on White Spot Syndrome Virus.
No secret ingredientS, just Seaweed.
We are committed to sustainable cultivation and production. Our seaweed is grown in the pristine waters of western Ireland, where limestone-rich ecosystems naturally enrich the ocean. Ireland — particularly Connemara — offers some of the world’s best conditions for cultivating Palmaria palmata, a cold-water species that thrives in temperate environments and grows abundantly and naturally in the region.
With funding from the Marine Institute, we are working alongside Impact 9 to apply their virtual cultivation technology, designed to create storm-resistant systems that enable resilient and scalable production even in challenging marine conditions.
In addition to Palmaria, we work with other seaweed species and waste streams, incorporating them into our products to maximize sustainability and resource efficiency.