Our Story

Ocean Nourishment Corporation Pty Ltd (ONC) is an Australian biotechnology company developing large-scale ocean regeneration and carbon removal solutions.

How We Got Here

Founded on more than two decades of scientific research, ONC has pioneered a process that stimulates phytoplankton growth by restoring limiting nutrients in the surface ocean, supporting long-term carbon removal and ecological restoration.

How We Got Here

Founded on more than two decades of scientific research, ONC has pioneered a process that stimulates phytoplankton growth by restoring limiting nutrients in the surface ocean, supporting long-term carbon removal and ecological restoration.

Our Team

Our team includes Environmental and Ocean Scientists, Biogeochemical Modellers, Engineers and Carbon Market specialists.

Dr Samantha Lavender, Earth Observation Scientist at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.
Murray Scott, Co-Founder and Director at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.
Jil Storey,  Carbon Market Specialist at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.
Rob Wheen,  Head of Engineering at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.

Jill Storey

Carbon Market Specialist | Linkedin

Rob Wheen

Head of Engineering | Linkedin

Peter Wheen,  Co-founder and Chairman at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.

Peter Wheen

Co-founder and Chairman | Linkedin

Dr Edwina Tanner, Lead Scientist at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.
John Ridley, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Ocean Nourishment Corporation.

Dr Edwina Tanner

Lead Scientist | Linkedin

John Ridley

Co-Founder and Managing Director | Linkedin

Murray Scott

Co-founder/Director | Linkedin

Dr Samantha Lavender

Earth Observation Scientist | Linkedin

Restoring ocean ecosystems by addressing nutrient imbalances and supporting healthy biological cycles.

Ecological Regeneration

Our work aims to deliver scalable benefits — from long-term carbon removal to food security and climate resilience.

Global Impact

Responsible Growth

As we scale, we remain committed to transparency, collaboration, and minimising ecological risk through careful measurement and monitoring.

Our Partners

Organisations connected to our operations, research, and broader engagement.