Bladderwrack
Fucus vesiculosus
A common intertidal rockweed with characteristic air-filled bladders. Rich in fucoidan and other bioactive compounds of interest to the cosmetics, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. Wild-harvested in BC under commercial licence.
Type
Brown seaweed
Harvest season
Year-round
Production method
Wild harvested
Market applications
Cosmetics
Rich source of fucoidan, alginic acid, and iodine. Used in anti-aging serums, body wraps, and moisturisers. BC-origin traceability is increasingly valued by cosmetics buyers.
Nutraceuticals
Sold as dried capsules, powder, and tincture. Iodine, fucoidan, and antioxidant content drive supplement demand. One of the most commercially developed nutraceutical seaweed species.
Fertilizer
Used in liquid biostimulant formulations and dried soil amendments. Fucoidan and alginic acid support plant growth and soil health.
Animal feed
Mineral-rich feed supplement for livestock and poultry. Iodine content particularly relevant for dairy and beef applications.
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