KELP RESOURCES
Kelp resources
Tools for consumers, businesses, and more!
Download our poster for your garden! Garden Powered by Kelp
Sugar Kelp Industry Review, Sugar Kelp Cooperative
Kelp in the news
Check out some recent kelp-friendly press:
Ocean State Kelp Farmer Sees ‘Incredible Potential’ in Industry | EcoRI, March 21, 2022
Can Farming Seaweed Put the Brakes on Climate Change? | Sierra Club, June 28, 2021
How farmers are locking CO2 in soil with regenerative farming | CNBC, June 25, 2021
Restorative aquaculture: how WWF is charting a path for global seaweed growth | The Fish Site, May 17, 2021
USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach | Green Car Congress, March 3, 2021
Kelp for kids
Hey kids! Learn more about your local marine superhero: Kelp!
Did you know that kelp is a carbon “slurper”?
Did you know that you can eat sugar kelp and it is SUPER healthy? Try this recipe at home with your family!
Did you know that kelp provides a place for marine life to live and grow?
Can you identify some of the different kelp species? Which ones are found in Rhode Island? Which one grows the biggest and fastest? Take the Kelp Quiz!
Do you want to dry kelp and create your own pictures? Learn how!
Be inspired to create other kelp masterpieces! Check out these amazing kelp artists: Facemasks by Katrin Thorvaldsdottir and artwork by Helen Edwards of Australia
Create your own version of of “Blade” our muscled kelp superhero. Add thought-bubbles. What does he want to share with the world about kelp? What is his favorite kelp superhero power?