While kelp is gaining popularity as a climate-friendly superfood, a new analysis is shining light on the economic opportunity it could present for one of Canada’s smallest provinces. On Wednesday, environmental charity Ecology Action Centre (EAC) released its Roadmap for Nova Scotia Kelp Farming. To put that in perspective, Atlantic Sea Farms — which produces the lion’s share of kelp in Maine, the hub of kelp farming in the United States — harvested one million pounds, which is around 453,000 kilos, of kelp in 2022. After decades of farming in the sea, he said he is amazed at how accessible kelp farming is. Once you put it out, you don't have to do anything.” Kelp harvesting in Nova Scotia.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2023 18:28 UTC