Farming Kelp For Food & For The Future

Written By Holden Hardcastle

On this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast! Today, we sat down with Kiera Foti, the brand manager for Atlantic Sea Farms, the leading aquaculture kelp grower in the U.S. Based in Maine, this innovative company supplies edible kelp to stores like Whole Foods and numerous restaurants. They also produce branded products and sell kelp for cosmetics, fertilizers, and more. Discover how Atlantic Sea Farms collaborates with local lobstermen to cultivate kelp during their off-season and learn why Kiera refers to these carbon-absorbing algae as a "climate hero crop." Tune in to explore the fascinating world of sustainable kelp farming!

Holden Hardcastle

Creating beautiful, exciting, and positive experiences by working with inspired and driven people.

Over the last twenty years, I have produced award-winning strategic marketing campaigns. I am an experienced art and creative director who has led high-performing teams at companies across various industries. Working with inspired and driven individuals, I aspire to create beautiful, exciting, and positive experiences. Whether it is bringing people together through an application or developing a dynamic brand to change the world, I believe that inspired teams yield inspirational results.

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