Marine Carbon Sinks

Tackling climate change and biodiversity loss through kelp farming

Description

Kelp is able to absorb up to 20 times the amount of CO2 than a forest and improve marine biodiversity. Bega Valley’s strong coastal presence provide an ideal location for develop regenerative seaweed farming and carbon sinks.

This project aims to promote the development of a kelp nursery and kelp farming for applications within other industries.

Priority

Impact

Outcomes

  • Carbon sequestration: strengthen the region’s environmental services through carbon offsets.
  • Biodiversity enhancements: contribute to the restoration of marine biodiversity through the provision of habitat and shade.
  • Organic material: tap into the potential of algae for the Circular Economy by supporting other industries to source regenerative products (e.g. as fertiliser, superfood or other, as discovered by our research partner).

Available grants/funding

No Grants identified

Potential partnerships/investors

Bega Cheese, Participating seaweed farms, Bega Beef Coop, Far South Coast Dairy Development Group, Rabobank, UoW, KPMG.

Waste generation/
repurposing

Water

Soil

Biodivsersity

Energy/GHG emissions

Nutrients/
Animal Feed

Packaging & Logistics

Animal Care

Community/
Education/
innovation/
Aged Care

Rural economy/
Tourism