Getting Started Growing Bull Kelp
While BKRS is not an organization that helps kelp farmers get started, we do work with and partner with a number of organizations and centers that offer a variety of resources on this topic.
Alaska Mariculture Research and Training Center - home for information about and funding opportunities for mariculture research in Alaska
Alaska Aquaculture Permitting Portal - info about how to get started if you’re looking to start your own kelp farm.
Alaska Aquaculture Opportunity Areas - information about federally designated AOAs and spatial analysis of Alaska’s coastal waters
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Aquatic Farming Page - statutes, regulations, permits, and reports related to mariculture operations in AK
Alaska Sea Grant - offers training and funding resources focused on expanding mariculture knowledge and workforce development
Greenwave - a variety of resources and information to support seaweed aquaculture innovation and workforce training