Canada has adopted the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Seaweed cultivation aligns with several of the SDG’s and our focus is on contributing to the following goals.
Kelp forests are in decline globally. These widely distributed marine habitats are integral to the well being of the ecosystems in which they support as well as support biodiversity of marine plants and animals. Numerous ecosystem services are derived from kelp forests, examples of direct… Read More »Introducing Green Gravel
Alaria is an olive-brown coloured seaweed, and can grow up to 3 meters long and 5-20 centimeters long. It anchors itself to the ocean floor or rocks using a visible holdfast. A short stripe (like a steam) attaches the holdfast to the oval shaped fronds.… Read More »Alaria marginata
Sugar kelp is a brown seaweed that is light to medium brown in colour. It has a single blade that lacks a midrib in its blade, like other members of the Laminaria genus. The cylindrical stripe can grow up to 50 cm long and approximately… Read More »Get to know Sugar Kelp
Bull kelp is a marine brown algae but can often appear green in colour. The stripe grows upward and is typically around 10m tall. It is hollow and is around 1 cm in diameter, getting wider at the top (called the float). The float (aka… Read More »All About Bull Kelp
Sea lettuce belongs to the green seaweed family. It is characterized by flat, green blades that are typically less than 30cm but can grow up to 60 cm in height. The blades are two cells in thickness and have small perforations throughout. The colour can… Read More »What is Sea Lettuce?