Goals and visions
We are rewilding 2,000 hectares of historic kelp forest along the Sussex coast, an area larger than central London. This underwater landscape is ideal for carbon sequestration, capturing up to 20 times more CO₂ per hectare than land forests. As one of the UK’s few suitable sites for large-scale kelp recovery, we’re uniquely positioned to make a global impact. With the right support, this project can become a world-leading model for blue carbon capture, biodiversity restoration, and community-led climate action, transforming degraded seabed into a thriving, resilient marine ecosystem.
Carbon capture
Kelp forests are powerful natural carbon sinks, absorbing up to 20 times more CO₂ per hectare than land forests. Globally, they sequester around 173 million tonnes of carbon annually, with about 11% stored long-term in ocean sediments. By drawing CO₂ from seawater, kelp helps reduce ocean acidification and supports marine life. Fast-growing and low-impact, kelp rewilding offers a scalable, nature-based solution to climate change and is a vital tool in reaching net-zero targets.
Biodiversity
Kelp forests create rich, 3D habitats that support over 70 species per hectare, including fish, shellfish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. Rewilded kelp zones can boost species richness by up to 150% within 18 months. They restore natural food webs, provide nurseries for young marine life, and help control overgrazing from species like sea urchins. Kelp ecosystems enhance biodiversity, strengthen ocean resilience, and play a crucial role in restoring balance to degraded coastal environments.
Carbon offsetting
Kelp rewilding offers businesses a powerful natural carbon offset, sequestering up to 20x more CO₂ per hectare than forests. With 173 million tonnes of carbon captured annually by macroalgae globally, kelp can help companies reduce their emissions footprint. It's a low-cost, scalable way to reach net-zero or even carbon-negative status. Beyond carbon, investing in kelp restoration also boosts biodiversity, improves ocean health, and aligns with ESG and sustainability goals, making it a win for climate and nature.
Coastal protection
Kelp forests act as natural coastal defenders, reducing wave energy by up to 70%, which helps prevent erosion and shoreline loss. Their dense structure buffers storms, protects habitats, and stabilizes sediments. By slowing currents and trapping sand, kelp helps preserve beaches and underwater ecosystems. Rewilding kelp strengthens coastlines against rising seas and extreme weather, making it a vital nature-based solution for climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and long-term coastal community safety.
Education
Kelp restoration offers engaging, hands-on education for all ages, especially school children. It connects young learners to marine life, climate action, and biodiversity through real-world science. Programs can include beach visits, underwater monitoring, and citizen science, inspiring environmental stewardship early on. Kelp projects also raise public awareness about ocean health and climate solutions, making complex issues accessible. As a learning tool, kelp rewilding fosters curiosity, sustainability values, and community involvement in protecting the planet.
Community
Kelp rewilding empowers communities through citizen science, allowing people to contribute to marine conservation. Volunteers can help with underwater surveys, species counts, and water quality monitoring, building valuable data and deepening local engagement. These projects enhance environmental awareness and foster collaboration between scientists, schools, and the public. Citizen involvement strengthens kelp restoration success, supports biodiversity, and connects people directly to climate solutions, making ocean recovery a shared mission rooted in education, action, and long-term stewardship.