Speaker

About the speaker: 

With over 20 years of experience in sustainable supply chains, procurement, and digital operations, Ardy  focusses on building resilient, impact-driven businesses across the FMCG, agriculture, and blue economy sectors. As CEO of MARI Oceans, he leads efforts to empower coastal communities through innovative seaweed farming and regenerative ocean practices, driving inclusive growth in Indonesia’s blue economy and advancing sustainability through strategic partnerships and digital transformation.

Company info:

MARI Oceans is a community-based seaweed farming organization committed to empowering coastal farmers and restoring ocean health. They build an integrated seaweed ecosystem — from quality seedlings and traceable supply chains to financial inclusion, innovation, and technology — connecting farms to sustainable products. Their model drives inclusive growth, enhances

environmental impact, and demonstrates how responsible ocean farming can benefit both people and the planet.

Presentation:

Since its launch in November 2024, Sea.Veloper’s “Seabox project” has taken significant steps from concept to real-world validation. Over the past year, the organization has tested several design iterations across different climate conditions and water qualities, each providing valuable insights into performance and adaptability. The trials so far have shown encouraging results compared to traditional methods in growth performance and health, reinforcing the design’s potential to improve seaweed quality and efficiency in post-harvest handling. The first steps towards applying multi-trophic cultivation have been taken – integrating both oyster

cultivation as well as lobster, cultivation seamlessly into the system. The aim is to utilise the mutual benefits from integrating the species for one-another to further improve the efficiency – and resiliency – of the seaweed and as an income buffer in case of diseases or climate change-imposed losses. Building on the progress, the next phase will expand trials to multiple sites across Indonesia, engaging more communities and partners to further refine the technology based on new environments, and from there scale its adoption.