Unlocking the power of kelp to restore the health of our planet
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.
Kelp forests are magical underwater habitats, known to be one of the most productive natural ecosystems on the planet.
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.
Kelp supports new ways of restoring balance to the ocean and land.
Let us show you how in our video.
Our Focus Areas
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:
Research
Establishing research programs and mentorship with universities to improve monitoring and evaluation systems of kelp forests’ ecological benefits.
Ocean Education & Skills
Fostering new generations of ocean stewards and scientists by facilitating ocean-focused education programs, professional development opportunities and safety courses to youth and students.
Restoration
Spearheading restoration projects across the globe that protect, restore and reforest natural kelp forests.
Our Achievements
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.
Research Projects
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Our Partners
Support the Kelp Forest Foundation
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.
