Kelp Forest Foundation

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We are a non-profit organization working to restore and conserve kelp forests, which are vital to the health of our oceans.

Press Release: New global research initiative investigates carbon sequestration potential of kelp

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 6th February 2024  Could kelp be a secret weapon in the fight against climate change? A new research project aims to answer that question by better understanding how kelp contributes to carbon sequestration in our oceans.  The international collaboration, led by New Zealand’s Cawthron Institute with…

Kelp Forest Foundation joins 1% For The Planet as Environmental Partner

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…

Potential biomarkers for tracing kelp carbon sequestration

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…