
Algapelago farms kelp offshore and sells seaweed-derived inputs to food, agriculture, and feed buyers.
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Spring 2026 | North Devon, United Kingdom
Our oceans are in crisis. Our solution is to grow undersea rainforests, which accelerate marine regeneration.
Algapelago is a regenerative ocean farming company, located in Bideford Bay, North Devon, led by ocean adventurer and conservationist Olly Hicks. We are licensed to produce high-quality kelps for food and cosmetics markets.
February 17, 2026 | North Devon, United Kingdom
Since the autumn of 2024, we have worked with laboratory and farm trial partners to test the efficacy of our biostimulant across a variety of growing conditions, soil types, and nutritional strategies.
We are an experienced team of marine operators, scientists and entrepreneurs cultivating offshore kelp forests to create low-carbon, sustainable agricultural products.
Limited and more thoughtful development.
We recognise that amidst the backdrop of a growing global population, farmers are facing a ‘perfect storm’ of less land to cultivate, increased environmental regulation, worsening soil conditions and rising input costs.
Seaweed-based additives are used in livestock nutrition to support the animal’s gut health & growth.
Climate change and resource scarcity are the defining issues of our time.
Our mission is to create international consensus around the climate emergency, as well a shared plan for saving the planet’s most exceptional wild places.
Climate change and resource scarcity are the 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