Kelp farms require ZERO inputs:
no arable land
no fertilizer
no pesticides/herbisides
no fresh water
Kelp farms also create natural habitats for fish, bivalves, lobsters, and microorganisms to live. I mean if I were a fish I would totally be hanging out among the frilly kelp blades, just chilling watching the current go by. So more kelp means more tiny organisms, means more fish, means a nice and cozy ecosystem.
Stonington Kelp Co Farm on a calm day
From the surface, a kelp farm looks like buoys and the ocean, that’s about it. But underwater the crop has the room it needs to grow! Read more about the sugar kelp crop at Long Island Sound Study : Sound Facts
Stay tuned for more posts on “Why Kelp?” and learn about the benefits for the ocean and for us!