The Kelp Forest Foundation (KFF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to establishing kelp forests as a valued nature-based solution. We collaborate with coastal communities and leading scientists to holistically address gaps in scientific knowledge, protect wild spaces, and increase ocean accessibility through capacity building and education programs.
Despite their ecological, economic and social value, kelp forests are grossly understudied and poorly understood. At KFF, we fill those knowledge gaps — showcasing kelp’s potential to act as a viable solution against planetary crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
As an action-driven organisation, we forge partnerships with researchers, industry leaders, and community members who share our vision reimagining a regenerative and thriving planet.
Let us show you how in our video.
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:
Establishing research programs and mentorship with universities to improve monitoring and evaluation systems of kelp forests’ ecological benefits.
Fostering new generations of ocean stewards and scientists by facilitating ocean-focused education programs, professional development opportunities and safety courses to youth and students.
Spearheading restoration projects across the globe that protect, restore and reforest natural kelp forests.
Through our research, ocean education, and reforestation efforts, we have addressed key gaps in the science and knowledge around giant kelp’s ecosystem services; our impacts will continue to establish kelp forests as a powerful nature-based solution against climate change and other ecological issues such as ocean acidification and biodiversity loss.
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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.