But for a new crop of farmers growing sugar kelp in the waters of the Long Island Sound, planting season is just wrapping up and the seeds are germinating under the surface. By mid-spring ...

The rich resources of Pacific kelp forests helped humans populate the Americas. Now depleted by as much as 95 percent, they ...

There are still hurdles to overcome, but growing the seaweed industry in a state known for lobster could be a win for local ...

Kelp may be one of the first species to show how coastal ecosystems will respond to the L.A. fires. These forests of fast-growing brown algae provide food and habitat for hundreds of marine ...

Chef Andrew Wilkinson of North Coast Seafoods hands out samples of kelp "meatballs" at an Introduction to Global Public Health class. (Photos by Lee Pellegrini) A new nutritious, sustainable, ...

Arctic kelp absorbs metals from melting glaciers, increasing mercury levels by 72%. This could harm marine life and fisheries ...

The long golden-brown strands of bull kelp that wash up along Washington’s shores might seem like just beach debris, but they ...

When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia, researchers ...

As the number of reports about kelp disappearing grows, kelpers on one Australian island are fighting to keep their industry alive. Clambering over jagged rocks along the coastline, Joseph finds a ...

According to Davis, working with local kelp farmers was a natural decision. “Sourcing locally grown ingredients helps us reduce our carbon footprint, support local farmers and stay connected to ...