We are a regenerative mining company --without barriers.

We exist to unlock seaweed's regenerative potential, delivering scalable, carbon-negative solutions that redefine global supply chains. Through our innovative seaweed technologies, we’re creating the foundation for a regenerative mining economy that restores ecosystems while delivering the resources the world needs.

With U.S. innovation—genetics, automation, AI, regenerative design—we can grow more seaweed in Alaska alone than all of China’s current output. That’s not wishful.

It’s geography, biology, and policy alignment waiting to happen.

Our Commitment to a Regenerative Future

WHY WE EXIST

Orca is building the next generation of mineral sourcing system that is regenerative by design, and engineered to scale where mining cannot.

WE ARE A BLUE EVOLUTION INNOVATION INITIATIVE

Orca’s founding team draws from Blue Evolution’s pioneering leadership, scientific expertise, and operational track record.

Meet the Orcans

Orca Executive Launch Team

Beau Perry

Executive Sponsor, CEO

Beau is the founder of Blue Evolution. He is an industry pioneer in the regenerative macroalgae sector with over 20 years' experience. He drives Orca’s vision, strategy, and execution, ensuring alignment with BlueEvolution’s broader regenerative innovation mission.

Dr. Gowri Shah

Chief Technology Officer

Gowri specializes in agricultural biotechnology, R\&D, product development, and FDA/USDAcompliance. Formerly with DuPont Agriculture, she is passionate about unlocking seaweed’s potential asa sustainable resource.

Jane Lalonde

Chief Marketing Officer

Jane leads brand strategy and communications.. With a career spanning Virgin, Disney, and numerous Silicon Valley upstarts, she has launched over 200 websites, shaped IPO narratives, and built enduring identities for industry-leading pioneers.

William Moulton

VP, Artificial Intelligence Systems

Bill has pioneered AI and ML technologies, specializing in predictive modeling and autonomous platforms. He leads Orca’s AI initiatives, ensuring technological leadership and robust data-driven capabilities.

Czarina Resurreccion

VP Quality & Compliance

Czarina manages QA and certifications across all Blue Evolution’s initiatives. A certified SQF and PCQI professional, she ensures Orca meets the highest industry standards, playing a critical role in bridging R&D, operations, and compliance, globally.

Zach Pittman

Senior Research Scientist

Zach specializes in biomass valorization, surface chemistry, and nanoscale characterization. Withexpertise in biopolymer analytics, he leads Orca’s technological innovation in sustainable materialdevelopment and extraction processes.

Advisory Team

Matthew McGarvey

Advisor, Energy & Regenerative Investments

Matthew advises Orca on early-stage strategy and partnership development, leveraging two decades of experience in critical minerals and rare earth, energy transition, regenerative agriculture, and impact investments.

Dr. Sam Walker

COO Marine & Regenerative Tech

Sam is an entrepreneur specializing in marine science and regenerative aquaculture, contributing operational and strategic expertise to Orca’s technological advancement.

Oliver Grillmeyer

AI Advisor

Oliver is an AI specialist with expertise in CNN models for satellite recognition, transfer learning, NLP classifiers using BERT, and managing secure AI infrastructure in AWS.

Dr. Charles Yarish

Aquaculture Advisor

Charlie is a Professor Emeritus at UCONN with 43 years of expertise in marine science, specializing in seaweed research and aquaculture. Advisory roles include the Algae Foundation and the Australian Seaweed Institute.

Jeff Cohen

MRV and Climate Advisor

Jeff is the co-founder of Xpansiv, a platform leveraging data science and distributed ledger technology to quantify and productize the environmental attributes of commodities like crude oil, steel, and soybeans.

Orca originates from more than a decade of seaweed innovation and progress, as a Blue Evolution Company.

2014

The Beginning

Blue Evolution (BE) embarks on a mission to advance seaweed cultivation and biomining methods. Initial focus is on species identification and early-stage ocean mapping.

2018

Global Collaboration

Partnerships with leading research institutions accelerate progress in ocean mapping and predictive modeling for biomining efficiency.

2020

Breakthrough in AI

AI-powered predictive tools are developed, optimizing biomining efficiency and scalability while reducing environmental impact.

2024

Scaling Innovation

Advanced seaweed genetic research identifies strains with optimal mineral absorption rates. Orca forges global partnerships to scale biomining solutions sustainably.