Seaweed: a Regenerative Solution to Earth's Environmental Challenges.
Carbon Reduction
Seaweed can help reduce carbon dioxide levels by capturing carbon through photosynthesis, trapping CO2 from the water and atmosphere during its growth.
Cleans the Ocean
As seaweed oxygenates the water, it reduces harmful acidification improving water quality. It cleans the water too by soaking up excess nutrients from agricultural runoff.
Zero Input Crop
Seaweed requires no land use, fresh water, fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
Replenishes Fish Stock
Seaweed helps replenish fish stocks by providing healthy waters and a protective habitat for juvenile fish to shelter and feed.
Ocean's Balance has emerged as the leading seaweed ingredient producer because of our commitment to sustainable harvesting practices combined with cutting-edge processing technology. By focusing on both environmental stewardship and innovation, Ocean's Balance maximizes the benefits of seaweed while ensuring its supply chain remains eco-friendly and efficient.
Seaweed is not only beneficial to the planet but also incredibly good for your health and well-being.
Our Japanese inspired Furikakes are available in retail size, food service or in bulk.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Mitchell Lench, CEO
Mitch earned a Master from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He proudly serves on the Board of the Nature Conservancy of Maine.
Lisa Scali, Co-Owner/ Director of Sales & Marketing
Lisa earned a Master in International Political Economy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a B.S. in Economics and French from Lehigh University.
Scott Murphy, Co-Owner/ Director of Operations
Scott served two decades as Director of Operations & Global Distribution for a major dietary supplement manufacturer, where he played a pivotal role in the company's remarkable 1100% growth trajectory.
David Labbe, Co-Owner/ Head of Aquaculture & Innovation
Dave earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Maine and is currently working towards his masters degree in Project Management. Dave also serves on the board of the Maine Seaweed Council.
Bonnie Tobey, Seaweed Farmer Services Coordinator
Bonnie proudly serves as the President of the Maine Seaweed Council. She has 15+ years processing and harvesting seaweed and provides a depth of experience with organic certification processes and meticulous record keeping.
Greg Tobey, Head of Sea Farming
With over fifteen years of experience in harvesting and processing seaweed, Greg is deeply skilled in the industry. In his free time, he builds and repairs his own boats and also serves as the treasurer for the Maine Seaweed Council.