Kelp Cultivation in NYC
Location: The Research Yard at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Building 3, Floor 7, 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205
Kelp has grabbed the attention of sustainability and restoration efforts from around the world due to its many climate benefits coupled with low-impact cultivation compared to other agriculture and aquaculture ventures. This half-day conference will open up a conversation and dialogue with experts and practitioners from the field: growers in NY Harbor, scientists, and environmental justice advocates. We’ll hear answers to questions such as: How can we use the kelp we grow in and around New York Harbor? What impacts can kelp have on water quality, carbon, community, and biodiversity? What limitations and opportunities are growers experiencing? What does it take to start a kelp operation in your community?