Prototyping blue-green algae harvesting

Watch the video on this summer's harvest of blue-green algae and how it is going to be used in the process development efforts in our lab.

Neo-ecology

As summer in the Nordics draws to a close following a warm beginning and a cooler, windier July, we embarked on a mission to gather raw materials for our process development in Hanko, Finland.

blue-green algae harvester prototype - Origin by Ocean

In the hands of our dedicated summer team, the assembly of our blue-green algae harvester prototype was a breeze, taking only a few hours. With the aid of Hanko city's lifting services, our prototype was set and ready to embark on its maiden voyage.

Did we succeed in our quest to harvest blue-green algae?

You can judge for yourself in this captivating video by Baltic Sea researcher Ari Heinilä. While it's in Finnish, the footage speaks for itself, demonstrating the efficacy of our technology.

Now, the fruits of this summer's harvest are ready to be channeled into our process development lab, marking an exciting milestone in our journey towards sustainable solutions.

As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming Baltic Sea Day on the 28th of August, we take pride in our efforts to alleviate the environmental impact on this precious marine ecosystem.

blue-green algae harvester prototype - Origin by Ocean

Now, the real work begins as we delve into our neo-ecology biorefinery process. Our ambition is to transform this environmental challenge into a source of value, ultimately benefitting the Baltic Sea and contributing to a more sustainable future.