The oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. Yet, we currently exploit only a fraction of their potential. Seaweeds, shellfish, microorganisms, minerals: marine raw materials represent a colossal reservoir of innovation, capable of addressing challenges as diverse as food security, energy transition, and human health.
The blue economy — all economic activities linked to seas and oceans — is already valued at several trillion euros. But this is only the beginning: according to experts, marine resources could be one of the keys to a sustainable future.
By 2050, the world’s population will exceed 9 billion people. How can we feed everyone without exhausting soils and freshwater? Marine raw materials offer part of the answer.
Edible seaweeds: rich in proteins, minerals, and antioxidants, they could supplement global nutrition while reducing pressure on terrestrial agriculture.
Marine-based inputs for farming and livestock: some species of seaweed are already used as natural fertilizers or as feed supplements, reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals.
In other words: the sea can become the pantry of the future, while respecting the planet.
Marine biotechnology is unveiling new molecules every day with astonishing properties:
Seaweed extracts with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Marine compounds inspiring new medicines, particularly in cancer and virus research.
Natural actives used in cosmetics to hydrate and protect the skin.
Every discovery confirms that the oceans are not just a source of food: they are also a genuine natural pharmacy.
Marine raw materials, and seaweeds in particular, also play a crucial role in fighting global warming.
They capture atmospheric carbon and produce a large share of the oxygen we breathe.
They can be transformed into biomaterials, bioplastics, or even biofuels, reducing our dependence on fossil energy.
By valuing these resources, we do more than find new raw materials: we contribute to preserving the planet’s climate balance.
However, these riches must not be exploited at the expense of marine ecosystems. The key lies in sustainable and responsible valorization. That means:
Respecting natural cycles.
Promoting research and innovation to optimize processes.
Ensuring that the entire value chain benefits both local communities and global stakeholders.
This is precisely Orev’s commitment: transforming marine raw materials into concrete solutions for agriculture, industry, and society — while protecting the oceans.
Marine raw materials are not just another resource: they represent a major lever for our future. Feeding, healing, protecting the climate, inventing sustainable materials… the oceans have already started to provide solutions. The question is no longer whether we will use them, but how we will do so intelligently.
The sea is not only our horizon: it is our future.