Our Seaweed Species Platform

Carefully selected and optimized species for maximum
environmental and economic impact

Three Core Species, Infinite Possibilities

Each species brings unique capabilities to our integrated solutions

🔬 Science-Driven Species Selection

Our platform focuses on three seaweed species selected for their proven performance in RAS systems, bioactive compound production, and commercial scalability. Each species has been extensively tested for water purification capacity, growth rates, and methane reduction potential.

Codium fragile - 청각

Codium fragile

청각 (Cheonggak) | Green Seaweed

Premium bioactive seaweed species renowned for its high content of methane-inhibiting compounds and rapid growth in controlled RAS environments. Codium fragile represents the premium tier of our species platform.

Key Characteristics

High Bioactive Content: Rich in compounds effective for methane inhibition
Fast RAS Growth: Optimized growth rates in land-based systems (15-25% weekly biomass increase)
Excellent N/P Absorption: Efficiently removes nitrogen and phosphorus from aquaculture water
Premium Market Value: Commands higher prices due to food-grade quality and bioactive applications

Applications

Feed Additive Production: Primary source for methane reduction compounds
RAS Water Treatment: Biofilter in integrated aquaculture systems
Human Consumption: Popular in Asian cuisine, providing additional revenue stream
Nutraceuticals: Extract for health supplements and cosmetics
🎯 Optimal Cultivation Conditions
Temperature: 10-20°C
Light: 100-200 μmol/m²/s
Salinity: 25-35 ppt
Sargassum horneri - 괭생이모자반

Sargassum horneri

괭생이모자반 | Brown Seaweed

Abundant biomass producer that transforms from coastal "waste" into valuable resource. Sargassum horneri excels in cost-effective production and demonstrates the circular economy principles at the heart of our platform.

Key Characteristics

Abundant Biomass: Rapid growth with high yield potential (20-30% weekly increase)
Waste to Value: Often considered coastal nuisance, now valuable resource
Hardy Species: Tolerates variable water conditions, resilient in RAS
Cost-Effective: Lower production costs enable scalable solutions

Applications

Methane Reduction: Cost-effective source of bioactive compounds
Nutrient Recovery: Efficient water purification in large-scale RAS
Biofuel & Biomaterial: High-volume feedstock for alternative applications
Fertilizer Production: Organic agricultural amendment
🎯 Optimal Cultivation Conditions
Temperature: 12-22°C
Light: 80-150 μmol/m²/s
Salinity: 30-35 ppt
Gracilaria - 바다고리풀

Gracilaria spp.

바다고리풀 | Red Seaweed

The workhorse of integrated RAS systems, Gracilaria species excel at nutrient absorption and water purification. This genus combines exceptional environmental performance with established commercial markets for agar production.

Key Characteristics

Exceptional N/P Removal: Industry-leading nutrient absorption rates
RAS Integration Expert: Proven performance in co-cultivation systems
Established Market: Global demand for agar production provides stable value
Cultivation Maturity: Well-documented farming protocols and optimization

Applications

Water Purification: Primary biofilter in RAS aquaculture systems
Agar Production: Key ingredient for food, pharmaceuticals, and microbiology
Animal Feed: Nutritious supplement for livestock and aquaculture feed
Biorefinery Base: Source for multiple value-added products
🎯 Optimal Cultivation Conditions
Temperature: 18-28°C
Light: 100-250 μmol/m²/s
Salinity: 25-35 ppt
Asparagopsis taxiformis

Asparagopsis taxiformis

바다고리풀 (Asparagopsis) | Red Seaweed

The most potent methane-reducing seaweed known to science. Asparagopsis contains high concentrations of bromoform, the key bioactive compound that inhibits methanogenic archaea in ruminant livestock. Aenon has developed precision processing methods to preserve these critical compounds from harvest to feed production.

🔬 Critical Innovation: Bromoform Preservation

Asparagopsis loses its methane-reducing efficacy if bromoform is lost during processing. Aenon's breakthrough lies in our low-stress harvesting and precision desalination protocols:

  • Zero mechanical damage: Prevents cell wall rupture and immediate bromoform volatilization
  • 5-minute air exposure limit: Minimizes oxidative degradation
  • 40-70% optimal desalination: Maintains 80%+ bromoform retention (validated via RSM analysis)
  • Cryogenic storage (5-10°C): Prevents compound degradation during transport

Key Characteristics

Maximum CH₄ Reduction: 82-90% methane inhibition at 0.5-2% feed inclusion
Bromoform Content: Highest natural concentration of anti-methanogenic compounds
Processing Sensitivity: Requires specialized low-stress handling protocols
RAS Compatibility: Successful cultivation in controlled land-based systems

Applications

Livestock Feed Additive: Primary species for enteric methane reduction
Carbon Credit Generation: Verified emission reductions for carbon markets
Feed Efficiency: Improved FCR by redirecting hydrogen to beneficial pathways
Pharmaceutical Research: Bioactive compounds for medical applications
🎯 Optimal Cultivation Conditions
Temperature: 15-25°C
Light: 150-300 μmol/m²/s
Salinity: 30-35 ppt
📊 Scientific Validation: RSM (Response Surface Methodology)

Aenon employed Box-Behnken experimental design to map the interaction effects of desalination time, frequency, and centrifugation parameters. Our 3D surface analysis identified the precise processing window that maintains bromoform levels above 80% while achieving commercial-scale throughput.

Species Comparison Matrix

Selecting the right species for your application

Characteristic Codium fragile Sargassum horneri Gracilaria spp. Asparagopsis
Bioactive Content ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Water Purification ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐
Growth Rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐
CH₄ Reduction ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Market Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scalability ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐
Primary Use Case Premium Feed Volume Production RAS Integration Methane Mitigation

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