We are a non-profit organisation aimed at establishing the ecosystem value of giant kelp as a recognised nature-based solution. We do this by driving science, enabling knowledge sharing and building capacity.
The purpose of the “Kelp Forest Foundation” (KFF) is to address the gap in science and knowledge around kelp forests’ ecosystem services. The KFF aims to raise the awareness of the economic and ecological importance of kelp forests, drive research, build knowledge and strengthen the science around wild forest restoration and cultivated kelp afforestation.
Driving and conducting research on the ecosystem services provided by giant kelp forests, wild and cultivated
Enabling knowledge transfer and raising awareness about the vital ecological and economic benefits of kelp forests
Enabling knowledge transfer and raising awareness about the vital ecological and economic benefits of kelp forests
Collaborating with Prof. John Taylor, Dr. Ke Li and Dr. Jago Strong-Wright, whom are creating an open-source model to assess the carbon sequestration pathways of cultivated kelp.
KFF is looking to combine eDNA and machine learning to create a holistic metric of ecosystem health metrics in giant kelp forest habitats globally. When fully funded, samples will be taken globally, including Falklands (already started), USA,Tristan da Cunha, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, etc.
This research project aims to quantify the kelp carbon accumulation rates in ocean sediments of the continental shelf.
We are excited to announce that Kelp Forest Foundation has joined the 1% For The Planet as an environmental partner! By being part of the network, we aim to advance our impact as well as more business in the envrionmental movement. 1% For The Planet business members contribute 1% of…
One key part of our research programme is to establish the contribution of (cultivated) kelp forests to carbon sequestration. This involves analysing the natural process of kelp’s ability to absorb carbon and releasing the organic material sinking to the deeper ocean. When the organic material is stored in the deeper…
We are extremely happy to have been welcomed as an official affiliate member of the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification (OA Alliance.) Cultivated and wild kelp forests can play a significant role in localised buffering ocean acidification through a process known as “ocean farming” or “marine permaculture.” Ocean acidification…
