Ocean Regen Australia (ORA) | Marine Bioactives & Seaweed Skincare Development

Harness Nature. Restore Balance.

We are a marine restoration company that turns Australia's most destructive invasive species into premium functional bioactive ingredients — actively healing our reefs while we do it.

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We don't just talk about sustainability — we prove it.

ORA was founded on a single conviction: that the answer to some of our most pressing environmental problems is already in the ocean, waiting to be turned into a solution. We harvest invasive seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida / Wakame) and sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) from Australian coastal waters — two species that are devastating native marine ecosystems — and transform them into high-performance bioactive ingredients for cosmetics, skincare, and personal care. Every product sold is underpinned by verified removal of invasive biomass from Australian waters. It's not a marketing claim. It's how our supply chain works.

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Functional bioactives from the sea.

Our ingredients are sourced, processed, and verified in-house — from the ocean floor to the formulation bench. This full supply chain ownership means unmatched quality, provenance, and a sustainability story that holds up to scrutiny.

Fucoidan from Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame Seaweed)

Wakame is one of the world's most ecologically destructive invasive seaweeds. In Australian waters it outcompetes native algae and smothers reef habitats. By harvesting it commercially, we actively suppress its spread while producing one of the most bioactive-rich skincare ingredients available.

Our Fucoidan extract is freeze-dried — a critical advantage over air-dried alternatives. Freeze-drying locks in the seaweed's full spectrum of bioactives, including fucoidan, alginates, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The result is an extract that performs consistently in formulations and supports strong efficacy claims.

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SEA URCHIN, COLLAGEN & CHITOSAN

Turning a reef crisis into a circular resource.

Longspined sea urchins held during marine harvesting. — Centrostephanus rodgersii

The Sea Urchin Problem

The Longspined Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) is one of the most ecologically destructive marine pests in southeastern Australia. Its population has exploded to an estimated 20 million individuals — creating vast 'urchin barrens' where once-thriving kelp forests stood.

State and federal governments are now funding active culling programmes in Tasmania and Victoria. ORA operates as a commercial partner to these programmes — providing an economic incentive that makes large-scale, sustained removal commercially viable for the first time.

What We Do With the Urchin

Where others see waste, we see raw material. We wild harvest sea urchin and collect waste from seafood processors to make functional ingredients.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Collagen & Chitosan

Under development at our lab are our collagen and chitosan projects — expected to launch in 2027.

Marine collagen is one of skincare's most sought-after actives, and sea urchin connective tissue is a scientifically documented source. Chitosan is a versatile biopolymer derived from chitin, the structural material in the urchin's shell. Both carry the provenance that defines every ORA ingredient: traceable, wild-harvest, from an invasive species being actively removed to protect Australia's reef ecosystems.

Diver underwater in the marine environment. — Australian marine environment

Benefit

Organic-approved; reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals and supports water retention during drought

Every kilo of chitosan we produce means more urchins removed from Australian reefs.

New product development

As a marine biotech producing our own marine bioactives, we know our extracts better than anyone. ORA is the specialist in seaweed skincare development for external brands — bringing our formulation expertise, our Fucoidan, collagen and chitosan actives, and our science to your next product.

Custom formulations & ingredients

Bespoke seaweed-based skincare formulations built around our marine bioactives.

Stability testing

Formulation stability and performance testing to ensure your product holds up in market.

Regulatory & compliance support

Guidance on ingredient listings, claims and compliance for your target markets.

Ready to create what's next?

Whether you're starting from scratch or evolving an idea, our NPD team will help you create products that perform, differentiate, lead and last.

Custom formulation development

Launch truly unique products that are grounded in science, microbiome research and your unique vision.

✓ No white label

✓ No duplication

✓ 100% owned by you

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The people behind ORA.

Henry Cole

Founder & CEO

Dr. Louis Sisk

Chief Medical Officer / Director

Julian Cocks

Extraction & Production Manager

Anam Dehlvi Abdullah

Head of Skincare

André Silva

Marine Scientist

Dr. Hugo Scharfenstein

Marine Biologist

Marine innovation for advanced skincare

ORA develops bioactive marine extracts through marine restoration, combining scientific innovation with responsible sourcing to deliver hydration, barrier support, and antioxidant protection.

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ORA Lab Space

CoLabs Notting Hill

Our Partners

ORA partners with research, industry and sustainability organisations to support marine science, responsible sourcing, and the development of scientifically validated marine extracts.

Harness Nature. Restore Balance. Discover ORA.

Advanced marine extracts for potent, eco-conscious skincare