Stellar Biotechnologies to Participate in 6th BioMarine International Business Convention

PORT HUENEME, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 7, 2015) - Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. ("Stellar" or "the Company") (OTCQB: SBOTF) (TSX VENTURE: KLH), the leader in sustainable manufacture of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin ("KLH"), announced today that members of its executive team will participate in panel and presentation sessions during the 6^th BioMarine International Business Convention in Wilmington, NC, October 12-14, 2015 ("BioMarine").

This will be the first time BioMarine has been held in the United States. The convention brings together executives and global leaders in the biomarine sectors of major industries including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, and clean technology.

Catherine Brisson, Ph.D., Stellar Biotechnologies' Chief Operating Officer will participate in a panel session titled "Drugs from the Deep," a discussion of the value of the ocean for the development of new medicines and its contribution to global public health. Mark McPartland, Stellar's Vice President of Corporate Development and Communications, will present an overview of the Company's KLH business to the convention audience.

The BioMarine agenda includes live panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities related to commercialization and partnering of marine bio-resources

About BioMarine:

BioMarine is the only international investment platform dedicated to marine bio resources. The annual convention brings together 300 international investors, entrepreneurs and executives committed to innovation and collaboration in this growing global sector. In addition to acting as a platform for meetings and exchanges between industry professionals, BioMarine is above all the strategic center of action and initiatives for key stakeholders in the marine bio resources industry. Finance, research and industry stakeholders have learned to use the platform to diversify their knowledge, strengthen their existing partnerships and build new opportunities. To learn more, visit http://biomarine.org/.

About Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc.

Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. (OTCQB: SBOTF) (TSX VENTURE: KLH) is the leader in sustainable manufacture of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH), an important immune-stimulating protein used in wide-ranging therapeutic and diagnostic markets. KLH is both an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in many new immunotherapies (targeting cancer, immune disorders, Alzheimer's, and inflammatory diseases) as well as a finished product for measuring immune status. Stellar Biotechnologies is unique in its proprietary methods, facilities, and KLH technology. We are committed to meeting the growing demand for commercial-scale supplies of GMP grade KLH, ensuring environmentally sound KLH production, and developing KLH-based active immunotherapies.

Visit www.stellarbiotech.com and the KLH knowledge base www.klhsite.org.

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