by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
While the abiotic limits of bull kelp growth at the microscopic stage are somewhat understood, there is still a lot we don’t know about optimizing growth in hatcheries, especially in terms of light and temperature, and how different hatchery conditions may affect the... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Novel Compound Discovery in Newly Domesticated Alaskan Kelp While the abiotic limits of bull kelp growth at the microscopic stage are somewhat understood, there is still a lot we don’t know about optimizing growth in hatcheries, especially in terms of light and... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Kelp Stabilization for Rural Communities: Designing for Decentralized Processing Fresh seaweed degrades rapidly after harvesting, preventing farmers and processors from bringing it to market in sufficient quantity and quality. To relieve this bottleneck, we will... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Fresh seaweed degrades rapidly after harvesting, preventing farmers and processors from bringing it to market in sufficient quantity and quality. To relieve this bottleneck, we will develop an open-source primary processing line capable of stabilizing kelp at ambient... 
by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Building a product bridge: Cost-effective primary stabilization for transportation of Alaska kelp to market Alaska has enormous potential to support the US’s growing seaweed farming industry thanks to its expansive coastline, support from the state government, and... by Jessica Whitney | Dec 6, 2024
Alaska has enormous potential to support the US’s growing seaweed farming industry thanks to its expansive coastline, support from the state government, and diversity of native, marketable species. However, a massive barrier remains: an economic means of transporting... 
by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Bull Kelp Research Squad (BKRS) Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), found along the North American west coast, is a species of kelp highly prized for both its ecological and commercial value. Bull kelp is unique among kelps due to the fact that its stipe, in addition... by Jessica Whitney | Apr 18, 2024
Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), found along the North American west coast, is a species of kelp highly prized for both its ecological and commercial value. Bull kelp is unique among kelps due to the fact that its stipe, in addition to its blades, is extremely...