Western Australia Kelp Restoration.
A first-mover program in marine natural capital.
Canopy Blue partnered with the University of Western Australia on a program to restore kelp forest lost during the 2011 marine heatwave, which caused an estimated 310,949 tonnes of carbon to be released into the atmosphere. The 100,000+ kelp plants grown and deployed in this program reflect the dedicated outplanting work of the Wernberg Lab. The program generated $1M+ in revenue – demonstrating real market demand for marine restoration solutions.
What’s next?
As natural capital markets mature – including Australia’s Nature Repair Market and emerging biodiversity credit schemes – Canopy Blue is positioned to develop new methodology that builds on the foundation this program established.
Kelp Reforestation Credits
Each WA Kelp Reforestation Credit represents one kelp plant grown at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Western Australia and planted at our restoration site.
Join our mission to restore millions of hectares of lost kelp forests globally.
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How we’re supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Seaweed cultivation has the potential to make a significant contribution the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.