EchA
Pigment · lead
Echinochrome A
A distinctive sea urchin pigment and the lead compound of interest in the platform.
Marine bioactives • circular sourcing • Ocean innovation
From ocean
imbalance to
marine innovation.
UniVital transforms sea urchin-derived compounds into marine bioactives, supporting skincare, wellness, and restoration-linked innovation.
Practice
We turn overlooked marine materials into high-value bioactive platforms.
UniVital develops sea urchin-derived bioactives and mineral materials for skincare, wellness, ingredients, and circular applications.
SKINCARE · WELLNESS · FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS · CIRCULAR MATERIALS
1
Extract
Identify pigment-rich and mineral-rich fractions.
From sea urchin-derived materials, we isolate bioactive and mineral fractions that have been largely overlooked.
2
Stabilize
Develop formulation systems for sensitive marine compounds.
Developing formulation systems designed to protect sensitive marine compounds from light, oxygen, pH, and processing stress.
3
Commercialize
Build ingredient and product pathways.
Translating sea urchin-derived fractions into potential pathways across skincare, wellness, functional ingredients, and circular materials.
The opportunity
Sea urchin imbalance is putting pressure on kelp ecosystems.
In parts of the Pacific coast, expanding sea urchin populations have contributed to the loss of kelp forests and reduced ecosystem resilience. At the same time, sea urchins contain rare marine pigments, minerals, and bioactive compounds that are often underutilized.
UniVital is developing a model that connects responsible sourcing, full-material utilization, and high-value product innovation.
01
Ecological pressure
In affected coastal regions, dense urchin populations can limit kelp recovery and weaken ecosystem resilience.
02
Underused material
Shells, spines, pigments, and related sea urchin materials can hold value far beyond traditional seafood markets.
03
Circular opportunity
UniVital aims to create higher-value uses for sea urchin-derived materials while supporting restoration-linked supply chains.
The Crisis
Kelp forests under pressure.
Dense purple urchin populations can limit kelp recovery in affected coastal regions.
The animal
Refuses to age.
A resilient marine organism with unusual biology and rare pigment chemistry.
The Chemistry
Pigments with purpose
Sea urchins contain echinochrome A and related spinochromes—marine compounds studied for antioxidant activity and oxidative-stress modulation.
The Platform
Restoration in. Bioactives out.
UniVital transforms sea urchin-derived materials into marine bioactive ingredients for skincare, wellness, and functional applications through a restoration-linked model.
Flagship · 2026
EchA
Echinochrome A · C₁₂H₁₀O₇ · MW 266.21
A rare marine pigment at the center of UniVital’s sea urchin bioactive platform.
The platform
More than one molecule.
More than one market.
UniVital is developing a full-spectrum platform around sea urchin-derived pigments, minerals, and extract systems, with potential pathways across skincare, wellness, functional ingredients, and circular materials.
SpQ
Pigment · family
Spinochromes
Related marine pigments with potential relevance across formulation and ingredient applications.
MIN
Material · circular
Shells & Spines
Mineral-rich materials are being evaluated for circular agriculture and material-use opportunities.
FSE
Extract · system
Full-spectrum extracts
Broader extract systems designed to preserve the complexity of sea urchin-derived chemistry.
RESTORATION-LINKED SOURCING
Every gram
with purpose.
From restoration-linked sourcing to bioactives, minerals, and circular materials..
Product pathways
One marine resource.
Four directions.
