Seatech Bioproducts

SeaTech's Lobster Meal is rich in protein, chitin and minerals for use in agricultural and industrial applications. SeaTech works directly with processors so that our Lobster Meal is derived from fresh product. Relationships with several fisheries help to provide Lobster Meal year-round without depleting the resource.

The red marrine macro algae available from Seatech include Dulse, porphyra, Dumontia, Giantina. Various Red Marine Algae (Rhodophyta) have been shown to have strong anti-viral properties. The primary mechanisms of action seem to involve viral replication and to function via an extra-cellular mechanism. Direct scientific evidence obtained from in vitro experiments indicates that one or more components in the algae (probably sulfated polysaccharides) block the binding of viral particles to specific sites on the outer membrane of potential target cells. Binding of viral particles to the cellular membrane sites is an essential step in viral replication and spread of the infection. In the presence of RMA, the spread are of viral particles to new cells is blocked and the infective process is essentially limited. Symptoms of viral infection minimized and recovery is accelerated. Cold sores resulting from Herpes labialis that would normally increase to form lesions 1 cm in diameter may stop at a few millimeters in the presence of RMA. Cold sores seem to disappear within 24 hours from the time of administration of RMA while untreated sores may persist for several days. The active agent present in RMA seems to be effective when either ingested or when applied topically. There is additional evidence that suggests that some RMA may have a second mechanism for antiviral activity. A component(s) present in RMA may interfere with viral replication at an intracellular site which is yet unidentified. The result is that the infective process is inhibited. Finally, there is some preliminary evidence that RMA may demonstrate immune-modulating activity.

SeaTech's Marine Collagen Powder is manufactured from collagen which is the principal protein found in skin and bones. Our fish collagen is typically extracted from the skin of deep water fish such as cod, haddock and Pollock. Since the collagen is manufactured only from the skins of kosher fish, it is able to meet the strict kosher standards. Marine Collagen is hydrolyzed with acid. No genetically modified materials are used. It has a high protein content and is water soluble. It can be used for cosmetic, nutraceutical and food applications.

Dulse (Palmaria palmata) human nutrition powder HN-171 is from Palmaria palmata, grown in the North Atlantic Ocean. This vegetable provides a balanced source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin B12 and iron.

Shark cartilage human nutrition powder HN-531 is processed from small sharks which are harvested from the cold depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. The cartilage from these small sharks may be the most natural product available. Cartilage is isolated rapidly from fresh sharks, usually the same day that they are caught and processed and not from frozen material stored for months. Fresh starting material plus rapid, low temperature processing insures maximum quality of the final product. Our shark cartilage is offered as an unadulterated white powder which is processed without denaturing bleach or solvent treatment. The sharks harvested for this product are all used for food purposes in addition to nutrition supplements such as cartilage and chondroitin sulfate.

Kombu (Laminaria Digitata) human nutrition granules HN-141 is a brown seaweed from the North Atlantic Ocean. It provides iodine and a balanced profile of carbohydrates, vitamins and other micronutrients.

SeaTech’s Sea Fennel is a marine plant, Crithmum Maritimum, from the North Atlantic Ocean. For health and beauty applications, it is supplied as a powder or extract.

Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) human nutrition powder HN-081 is a red seaweed from the North Atlantic Ocean. Irish moss provides a balanced profile of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.

SeaTech’s Coral Calcium is harvested off subtropical Okinawa. It contains a variety of naturally balanced essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc and selenium. A tasteless odorless powder, it can be used to fortify processed food or alone as a supplement.