Kelp Carbon Science Study

A project of SeaTrees, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Silvestrum Climate Associates, WILDCOAST and coastal quest

Defining the Future OF

Kelp Forest Restoration

Kelp forests can sequester carbon at a high rate, and Carbon finance could fund kelp forest
restoration projects globally.

BUT

Scientists cannot yet fully quantify carbon sequestration from kelp forests, and this holds back funding and policy development around kelp forest restoration.

Our Solution

BLUE+ METHODOLOGY

Goals of Study

1. Scientific research to quantify carbon
sequestration potential of kelp forests

2. Policy work to enable kelp forest conservation as a blue carbon resource

3. Development of a Verra carbon offset methodology for kelp forests

Timeline of Study

Key Science Questions

Partners

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Sustainable Surf / SeaTrees

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LEAD SCIENTIST

Dr. Jen Smith

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METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Dr. Steve Crooks

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FUNDRAISING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Coastal Quest

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FUNDRAISING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

WILDCOAST

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