Bullkelp Farm Improvements to Enable Scaling of Innovative Food Products

Jan 18, 2023

Species: Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Seaweed
Lead Organizers: Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
Location: Southeast

By investigating/working with established kelp farmers, processors, and marketers of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), this project aims to develop, test and improve farming protocols to enable and support the growth of the industry.

Principal Investigator / Partners:
  • Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
  • OceansAlaska
  • Kelptastic
  • Barnacle Foods
  • Level Island Kelp
  • Mariculture Solutions
Project Term: 2022 - 2024
Funding: $120,000, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Services and The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science
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