Dive beneath the waves into a swaying kelp bed uncover the secrets of this magical algae. That’s right, it’s not a plant. In this episode we’ll talk about what kelp is, how it is transforming coastlines and dinner plates, and how you could start your own kelp farm. We’ll go over its long history around the globe, it’s many uses from pharmaceuticals to biofuel and how it is quickly making a splash on plates in the United States. 

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Dive beneath the waves into a swaying kelp bed uncover the secrets of this magical algae. That’s right, it’s not a plant. In this episode well talk about what kelp is, how it is transforming coastlines and dinner plates, and how you could start your own kelp farm. We’ll go over its long history around the globe, it’s many uses from pharmaceuticals to biofuel and how it is quickly making a splash on plates in the United States. 

Guest Speaker: Jaclyn Robidoux – Marine Extension Associate & Seaweed Specialist, Maine Sea Grant 

Hosted by: Mike Coogan, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems, University of New Hampshire 

Co-hosted by: Gabriela Bradt, Ph.D. Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension State Specialist, New Hampshire Sea Grant/UNH Cooperative Extension, University of New Hampshire