The Hastings Kelp Project

by Hastings Kelp Project in Hastings, , United Kingdom

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On 4th November 2024 we successfully raised £356 with 13 supporters in 21 days

To turn Hastings coast into a biodiversity hotspot and fight climate change.

by Hastings Kelp Project in Hastings, , United Kingdom

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Hastings Kelp Project

WHAT?

Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to reintroducing kelp seaweed along the coastline stretching from Rock a Nore in Hastings to Pett Level beach.

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WHY?

Kelp forests serve as vital habitats, offering sustenance, nursery spaces, and refuge to a diverse range of mammals, fish, invertebrates, and birds. They provide essential protection against predators and storms, ensuring the survival and thriving of numerous species within their ecosystem. The growth of kelp here can bring more wildlife to the shoreline. 

Kelp has the remarkable capacity to absorb up to 20 times more carbon dioxide per acre than terrestrial forests, thereby playing a significant role in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Moreover, it surpasses all other marine plants combined in carbon sequestration, further contributing to the regulation of atmospheric carbon levels.

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HOW?

 To start, we'll cultivate kelp with precision in a controlled environment to be announced shortly. Every aspect of its management will be carefully overseen to ensure optimal growth conditions. Once the kelp is well-established, we'll transfer it to the coastal area, integrating it into the natural environment with the hope that it will thrive, reproduce, and contribute to the development of a robust, sustainable underwater forest. Our initial plan spans 10 years, with ongoing research and studies.

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WHO?

A veritable smorgasbord of marine biologists, zoologists, PhD graduates and undergrads, environmentalists, and passionate volunteers. We will be Working with Brighton University undergrads writing various thesis and papers as well helping to educate all and anyone through school trips, business days and the general public to help everyone understand the vital importance and wonder of kelp, and our local ocean.

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