algapelago

Spring 2026 | North Devon, United Kingdom

The company grows undersea rainforests, which accelerate marine regeneration.

Algapelago is a regenerative ocean farming company based in Bideford Bay, North Devon, led by Olly Hicks. It is licensed to produce kelps for food and cosmetics markets.

February 17, 2026 | North Devon, United Kingdom

The company has worked with laboratory and farm trial partners since autumn 2024 to test its biostimulant across different growing conditions, soil types, and nutritional strategies.

The company’s team of marine operators, scientists, and entrepreneurs cultivates offshore kelp forests to create low-carbon agricultural products.

Limited and more thoughtful development.

The company says farmers face less land to cultivate, increased environmental regulation, worsening soil conditions, and rising input costs amid global population growth.

Seaweed-based additives are used in livestock nutrition to support the animal’s gut health & growth.

The company’s mission is to build international consensus on the climate emergency and a shared plan to protect wild places.

The page identifies climate change and resource scarcity as defining issues of our time.

The page identifies climate change and resource scarcity as defining issues of our time.

Seaweed extract shown to boost crop in experiment

Oct 2025 · FishfarmingexpertNews article

A new project considers seaweed’s role in improving crop fertiliser use. The James Hutton Institute supported the Edinburgh Science Festival, where staff ran two forensic education events.

Apr 2025 · James Hutton InstituteNews article

A new report quantifies the potential positive impacts of Algapelago's planned seaweed and mussel farm in North Devon.

Mar 2025 · The Fish SiteNews article

A new seaweed farming project aims to tackle climate change off the coast of England.

Feb 2025 · OceanographicNews article