Above Illustration: Krill don’t produce their own omega-3s; instead, they obtain them by consuming algae, which synthesizes the essential fatty acids. Whales, seals, penguins and countless other species depend on these organisms for survival.
To the far south, in the icy ancient waters around Antarctica, the largest climate catastrophe in the history of our planet is unfolding, potentially devastating our planet for generations to come, but you’ve probably never heard about it. Krill, the small but mighty lynchpin for the entire Antarctic marine ecosystem and the food that feeds the entire global marine food web, are being taken from their natural habitat at enormous rates primarily for one really stupid reason: the mass production of Omega-3 supplements. Ripped out of the water and away from the diets from keystone species like whales, dolphins, and penguins, these krill are mashed up in massive industrial processors, compressed down into tiny gel capsules destined for the health section of your local pharmacy.
Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau – ocean restorationists, filmmakers, founders of SeaVoir and Voyacy Regen.
The demand makes total sense: as our planet teeters on the brink of climate catastrophe, human health trends increasingly turn to nature in search of resilience. Omega-3 fatty acids, long hailed for their cardiovascular and cognitive benefits, have sparked massive global demand. Yet the irony could not be starker: in seeking to heal ourselves, we are wreaking havoc on the health of one of Earth’s most critical ecosystems.
But there is another way — an answer that does not come at the cost of abusing the Southern Ocean to trigger ecological collapse. SeaVoir, a pioneering venture in the rising tide of the blue economy co-funded by my husband, Philippe Cousteau, and I, offers a bold, necessary alternative: an algae-based Omega-3 supplement that honors both human wellness and oceanic integrity. In doing so, SeaVoir’s goal is not only to change the supplement industry — we hope to chart a course toward a future where the health of people and the ocean move forward together.
Omega-3 fatty acids — particularly EPA and DHA — have become a cornerstone of the modern health and wellness industry. Their association with heart health, brain development and inflammation reduction has turned them into a multibillion-dollar commodity. But behind each bottle of fish or krill oil lies a troubling reality: ecological devastation.
The production of traditional Omega-3 supplements is heavily dependent on the wholesale slaughter of small pelagic fish and krill. These animals form the foundation of marine food chains, particularly in the Southern Ocean. When we remove them in massive quantities, we don’t just reduce fish stocks — we unravel ecosystems.
Adelie Penguin Colony, Antarctica – photo courtesy of Philippe Cousteau
The consequences are dire. Whales, seals, penguins and countless other species depend on these organisms for survival. Starving krill populations mean starving megafauna. And these are not just cute animals — they are vital actors in the ocean’s carbon cycle. Whales, for example, help fertilize phytoplankton through their waste, encouraging carbon absorption on a planetary scale. Disrupting these relationships weakens one of the world’s most potent natural carbon sinks — the Southern Ocean, which sequesters more atmospheric CO? than any other region on Earth, including the Amazon rainforest.
This isn’t simply an ecological crisis — it’s a climate catastrophe. As ocean temperatures rise and acidity increases, we must preserve and strengthen the biological networks that keep the planet cool. Continuing to extract from these systems to meet wellness demands is both shortsighted and dangerous.
Enter SeaVoir. Born from a confluence of science, sustainability and visionary entrepreneurship, with a healthy dose of our family legacy, SeaVoir reimagines what health and healing can look like in the 21st century. At its core lies a simple but radical idea: the health of our ocean is inseparable from our own.
Photo courtesy of Philippe Cousteau
Drawing inspiration from the legacy of my husband’s grandfather Jacques Cousteau and generations of marine stewardship, SeaVoir was founded on the belief that innovation can and must be restorative. It is not enough to do less harm. In the face of planetary tipping points, our task is to actively heal — both ourselves and the ecosystems we are part of.
SeaVoir’s flagship product is an entirely algae-based Omega-3 supplement. No fish. No krill. Just pure, potent nutrition from the original source of marine Omega-3s — algae. By bypassing the middlemen of the ocean food chain, SeaVoir eliminates the need for extractive harvesting and opens a pathway to scalable, sustainable wellness.
In fact, studies have shown that algae-based Omegas are actually more absorbable and nutrient rich than their traditional fish-krill based counterparts. They don’t contain the nasty aftertaste or fish burps that plague those who take common traditional fish oil Omegas. In every way, SeaVoir’s supplements are the best choice for those who want the numerous benefits that come from Omega 3s.
But this is more than a product. It’s a mission: to create a regenerative relationship with the ocean through science, entrepreneurship, and public education. SeaVoir is not just reducing harm — it is planting the seeds of a blue future.
What makes algae so powerful, is its simplicity. Algae is where Omega-3s originate in the marine food chain. Fish and krill accumulate these fats by eating phytoplankton and microalgae, so SeaVoir decided to go straight to the source.
Cultivated in photobioreactors — controlled, land-based systems that require no ocean harvesting — SeaVoir’s microalgae are grown with minimal water and net-positive carbon outcomes. These closed-loop environments drastically reduce environmental impact compared to fish or krill farming, which are resource-intensive and devastating to surrounding ecosystems.
Moreover, algae cultivation offers significant climate benefits. Algae absorbs CO? as it grows, and its rapid reproduction rates make it a promising avenue for carbon capture.
The implications are vast. By decoupling Omega-3 production from wild ecosystems, SeaVoir offers a restorative alternative that can be scaled globally. This is not a niche substitution — it is a template for how technology and ecology can work in harmony to meet human needs without planetary cost. It also takes a firm step through the door to an exciting and promising future: the restorative blue economy.
The restorative blue economy is an emerging framework that recognizes the ocean as a source of sustainable economic growth. It goes beyond traditional green investments by focusing explicitly on the economic development of marine ecosystems, technologies, and economies in a way that builds ecological health, i.e. no offshore oil and gas.
SeaVoir is a textbook example of what the restorative blue economy aspires to be: profitable, scientifically sound, and regenerative. For impact investors, it ticks every box — delivering a premium consumer product while aligning with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals. It also represents a key area of growth within climate finance: ocean-based biotech and sustainable aquaculture.
As interest surges in plant-based innovation and marine conservation, SeaVoir stands at the crossroads of both. Investors are beginning to understand that the future of climate solutions doesn’t lie only in forests or solar panels — it lies in the vast, underexplored realm of our ocean. SeaVoir is a beacon for capital that seeks purpose alongside profit.
Today’s consumers are more informed — and more demanding — than ever. We see a growing movement toward clean-label, ethical and sustainable health products. Plant-based alternatives are not just trending — they are becoming standard.
SeaVoir speaks directly to this moment. It offers wellness without compromise. Its algae-based Omega-3s are vegan, non-GMO, mercury-free and sustainably grown. But more importantly, they tell a story — one that connects each capsule to the preservation of whales, krill and the delicate machinery of ocean life.
This storytelling is crucial. Brands that educate and inspire foster deeper consumer trust. SeaVoir’s transparency, ocean advocacy and scientific rigor position it not just as a supplement provider, but as a movement — a choice consumers can feel proud to make.
As awareness of the environmental cost of traditional Omega-3s spreads, SeaVoir’s market position will only strengthen. It is not merely riding the wave of plant-based wellness — it is helping to shape it.
Beyond Omega-3s, SeaVoir sees a future of restorative marine wellness: supplements, skincare, and nutraceuticals that are not only safe and effective but actively beneficial to the planet. It envisions partnerships with climate research institutions, conservation groups, and fellow innovators in the blue economy.
With ambition matched by integrity, SeaVoir seeks to be more than a company — it aims to be a lighthouse. A signal of what’s possible when commerce, science and care for the Earth work together.
At a time when our ocean cries out for stewardship and our climate hangs in delicate balance, SeaVoir offers more than a product — it offers a promise. That we can nourish ourselves without destructive extraction. That health need not come at the price of harm. That innovation, when rooted in ecological integrity, can restore what we’ve broken.
To investors, SeaVoir signals a new frontier — a place where climate solutions, biotechnology and consumer demand converge. To consumers, it offers a choice: to support wellness that is not blind to its origins but deeply connected to them.
As my grandfather-in-law Jacques Cousteau once said, “We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.” SeaVoir remembers. And in remembering, it leads us toward a blue future — vibrant, resilient, and alive.
Article by Ashland and Philippe Cousteau, impact entrepreneurs, ocean restorationists and filmmakers who dedicate their lives to our blue planet across multiple industries.
Ashland and Philippe are the co-founders of Voyacy Regen, a company bringing coastal restoration to commercial scale to regenerate our natural coastal barriers, along with Voyacy Places creating exciting destination-based experiences that engage guests to discover the wonders of the ocean and inspire them to protect and restore it.
The Cousteaus also have two impact wellness brands. SeaVoir offers an Omega 3 supplement made from algae, nature’s source of Omega-3’s (fish and krill get their Omega-3s by eating algae). SeaWeed Naturals combines the powerful benefits of restoratively farmed marine ingredients like seaweed and algae and regeneratively-farmed land ingredients to create a whole new category of Land X Sea Wellness.
Ashlan and Philippe have produced and starred in multiple award-winning television documentaries for Discovery, Travel Channel, CNN and more. In 2004, Philippe founded EarthEcho International, an environmental education organization dedicated to building a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet which has worked with over 2 million youth in 146 countries.
