

The Seagrove Kelp Co. raises sustainable seaweed in Southeast Alaska.
The Seagrove Kelp Company grows kelp from seed to harvest in Southeast Alaska. Kelp is a sustainable crop that combats ocean acidification through carbon sequestration. Sustainable kelp farms also require no freshwater or feed, creating a crop with a low carbon footprint.
Kelp farms like the Seagrove Kelp Co. are still fairly novel in Alaska, but this fast-growing industry is already increasing year-round job opportunities along the coast. Kelp farms allow coastal economies to diversify and for growers to make use of existing boats, equipment, and processing resources in their areas.
Seagrove Kelp Co. sells their kelp to local restaurants, as well as businesses that use kelp as an ingredient in their products. There are many delicious ways to enjoy kelp; you may have seen kelp pasta, chips, or salsa in your local grocery store. It is also a useful ingredient in products such as ice cream, tea, energy bars, cosmetics, garden fertilizer, and biodegradable packaging.
Kelp isn’t just super for the environment, it’s super for a healthy diet. Seaweeds like kelp are natural sources of protein, fiber, and iodine. Kelp is also packed with vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, and B12, as well as vitamin C and niacin. It also contains essential elements such as iron, cobalt, zinc, nickel, magnesium, and iodine.
Seagrove Kelp Co. is the largest kelp farm in the U.S., with 100 acres in kelp cultivation and an additional 27 acres for oysters.
To learn more about Seagrove Kelp Co., visit their website.
The Tide to Table series profiles members of the aquaculture community, who provide valuable jobs and increase access to fresh, sustainably sourced seafood in the United States. Aquaculture is about more than just seafood production. It is about ecosystem stewardship, coastal communities, and economic opportunities.
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