Kelp forests are magical underwater habitats, known to be one of the most productive natural ecosystems on the planet.
Despite their immense ecological, economic and social value, kelp forests are understudied and poorly understood. At the Kelp Forest Foundation, we bridge this knowledge gap, unlocking kelp’s potential as a powerful solution to global issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
The value of kelp
$ 111,400 USD/ha/year
65 meters is the tallest kelp individual ever recorded
Kelp forests are found along 25% of the world's coastlines
Kelp supports new ways of restoring balance to the ocean and land.
We work with scientists, coastal communities, and industry players to support the responsible expansion of kelp, both cultivated and wild. We do this through our key focus areas:
Since 2021, our programme has achieved the following impact:
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You can help us restore the health of our planet. Your donation, whether it’s a drop or an ocean, will help us take steps towards ocean regeneration using kelp.