Ocean Approved Inc.
Doing business as Atlantic Sea Farms
- UEI
- TCUST5HBB361
- CAGE
- 9NP64, 5NND3
- Primary NAICS
- 311710 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- atlanticseafarms.com
- Founded
- 2009
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Staples
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Food Products
- Agricultural Products
- SIC code
- 20 Food & Kindred Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business innovation research (sbir) 2010 phase i project proposal - development of native kelp culture system… | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $395,000 |
Grant awards
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | NA23NMF4270254 | $88,904 | |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | NA23NMF4270254 | $38,844 |
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About the company
Ocean Approved Inc., doing business as Atlantic Sea Farms, is a for-profit corporate entity based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in seaweed aquaculture and innovative marine agriculture technologies. The company is registered in SAM.gov and focuses on developing sustainable aquaculture practices, particularly in kelp and red seaweed cultivation. Atlantic Sea Farms operates a land-based aquaculture cultivation center, maintains a commercial marine harvesting license, and manages a seaweed processing facility, with a network of approximately 30 partner-farmers throughout Maine who cultivate kelp and other seaweed species.
The company has received federal grant awards primarily from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Recent grant projects have focused on advancing seaweed aquaculture technologies, including improving spore concentration and purification methods for dulse (Palmaria palmata) cultivation, developing innovative kelp processing techniques, and supporting Maine's coastal economic diversification. Ocean Approved has been a sub-grantee for projects with prime partners like Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Maine System, working to expand Maine's seafood industry, integrate aquaculture into coastal communities, and create new seaweed products. Their grant work has included goals such as growing their partner farmer network, developing center-of-the-plate kelp products, and supporting Maine fishermen transitioning to aquaculture.
Quick answers
Is Ocean Approved Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Ocean Approved Inc.'s SAM.gov registration expired on September 2, 2026.
What is Ocean Approved Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Ocean Approved Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is What is the problem?aquaculture is agriculture, and globally the seaweed aquaculture business has an annual value of… (20253361044994), from Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (NIFA), on August 15, 2025.
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