Adopt a Kelp. Protect the Future.
KelpArk offers you a direct way to support ocean restoration and marine biodiversity through our Adopt a Kelp program. Your contribution helps us maintain living collections of native kelp strains, each essential for research, restoration, and climate resilience.
Just like seed banks on land, your adopted kelp becomes part of a preserved lineage—stored, sequenced, and protected for future generations.
What Your Adoption Supports
Your adoption isn’t symbolic—it’s living impact.
Every kelp you adopt helps preserve marine biodiversity, protect genetic lineages, and support real-world restoration.
Larger gifts protect regional diversity
Adopt entire genetic clusters or racks to support our mission at scale. These higher-tier gifts directly fund specialized aquaculture systems and expand our capacity to preserve at-risk populations.
- Biodiversity preservation
- Climate resilience
- Operational upkeep
- Scientific research
- Education & outreach