Scientific name: Saccharina Latissima (Sugar Kelp, Sweet Kelp or Kombu Royale).
It is a native species that is found naturally in shallow, inshore waters at depths of up to 30m. Sugar Kelp grows particularly quickly in early spring and gets its name from the sweet white powder (mannitol) that comes to the surface as the seaweed dries. Growing kelp has enormous potential to benefit our local coastline and communities as well as the planet.
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We have carefully selected a low-traffic location for the farm three kilometres offshore in our home waters of Port Isaac:
Seaweed already has a range of uses, and there is likely more to come as our knowledge and technology matures. Current uses include:
It's not just the environment that will benefit from our farm:
Co-founder
North Cornwall-based, Ross grew up fishing, surfing and sailing the North Cornish coast with his father and grandfather and was an RNLI lifeboat crewman. He trained in business and maritime law at Plymouth University.
Co-founder
After a decorated military career, Harry co-founded a successful maritime risk company. He has strong family ties to North Cornwall and his love of the sea is put to further service as an Ambassador for the Sailors' Society.
We strongly believe in the importance of giving back to our community, as part of that, we pledge to:
Support the organisations closest to our hearts: The RNLI, Fishermen's Mission, the Sailors' Society and the Marine Society.
Develop an mariculture outreach and education programme to engage with local school children including farm visits and seaweed workshops. Collaborate with universities to enrich studies and share data.
As the business develops we will offer work experience and a limited number of apprenticeship places for eligible local school-leavers.
