Meet kelp - nature’s solution for a healthy planet

We are a non-profit dedicated to creating a world where wild kelp forests flourish, and farmed kelp offers sustainable solutions for daily life.

We turn this vision into action through research, kelp forest restoration, and supporting the kelp industry with capacity building and advocacy.

Kelp forests are magical underwater jungles - full of life, and essential for our planet.

Kelp forests absorb carbon, protect marine biodiversity, and support people living nearby them. Despite covering 25% of the world’s coastlines, and being close to 750 million coastal residents, we know too little about these important ecosystems.

At Kelp Forest Foundation, we drive research, combat kelp forest loss, and support the kelp industry – with the goal to unlock the potential this resource has for our planet.

These are our scopes of action

We drive action for each program by:

(1) Initiating and catalyzing projects

By identifying opportunities, connecting key players and securing resources, we help scale solutions that restore kelp forests, advance science, and create a sustainable kelp industry.

(2) Capacity Building

By supporting education, skills building, and collaboration, we help equip the next generation to protect marine ecosystems, drive innovation, and build a thriving seaweed industry.

(3) Storytelling & Advocacy

We share knowledge, highlight impactful projects, and engage new audiences to put kelp on the map. Through storytelling, partnerships and outreach, we ensure kelp is recognized, valued, and integrated into solutions for a healthier planet.