Algapelago Marine
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Brand Story
Seaweed farming can address one of society’s biggest challenges - how to feed a growing population in a circular, sustainable food system.
There is a huge opportunity for seaweed cultivation to be part of the future food system: displacing high-carbon inputs as a fertiliser and feed supplement, and as a sea vegetable in human diets.
There is a huge opportunity for seaweed cultivation to be part of the future food system: displacing high-carbon inputs as a fertiliser and feed supplement, and as a sea vegetable in human diets.
Kelp is one of the fastest-growing 'plants' (actually marine algae!) on earth. As a crop, it requires no inputs to grow - thriving on naturally available sunlight and nutrients.
Furthermore, as kelp grows it improves the quality of surrounding water, providing 'ecosystem services' such as habitat provision, nutrient absorption and carbon storage.
This positive impact on the water column defines kelp as a 'regenerative crop'.
Furthermore, as kelp grows it improves the quality of surrounding water, providing 'ecosystem services' such as habitat provision, nutrient absorption and carbon storage.
This positive impact on the water column defines kelp as a 'regenerative crop'.
To maximise this regenerative impact, Algapelago is committed to leaving 10% of the farm 'fallow' to provide food and shelter for marine life.
Our first 116ha kelp farm provides a 'de-facto' marine sanctuary, excluding fishing practices.
We aim to grow a network of 1000ha of offshore farms (Algapelago's), allowing seabed regeneration from bottom-trawling.
Our first 116ha kelp farm provides a 'de-facto' marine sanctuary, excluding fishing practices.
We aim to grow a network of 1000ha of offshore farms (Algapelago's), allowing seabed regeneration from bottom-trawling.
