Best Bull Kelp Builds

Oct 24, 2023

Species: Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Seaweed
Lead Organizers: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Location: Southcentral, Southeast

This project will determine the optimal depth for bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) for commercial production and trial novel seed string fibers, fertilizer solution, and settlement substrates on a commercial scale.

Principal Investigator / Partners:
  • Michael Stekoll, University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Native Village of Eyak
  • Sea Quester Farms
  • GreenWave
Project Term: 2023-2024
Funding: $164,603, Alaska Blue Economy Center (ABEC), University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
Contact Email: msstekoll@alaska.edu
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