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The Kelp Current - April 2026
Seaweed Stories. Ocean Insights. Everyday Impact.
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Hi Friend,
The last few weeks have felt like a shift.
More people finding Get Kelp. More industry voices joining the conversation. More moments where seaweed moves from “interesting” to relevant — in materials, food systems, and coastal economies.
I felt that in a simple way recently — out at a local beach with my son Theo as spring seaweeds started coming back in. Winged and feather boa kelp were bright in the tide pools, sea lettuce vivid green and delish to taste, and people kept stopping to ask what I was looking at.
Theo was learning new ocean words and squeezing seaweed in his hands. Nothing big — just a reminder that most of us don’t grow up knowing what’s right in front of us on the coast.
That’s the work behind Get Kelp.
Not just sharing information, but helping people notice what’s already there — and feel more connected to it.
This issue brings that together: what’s happening across the sector, and how it shows up in everyday life.
As always, feel free to reply — I read every message.
Stay curious. Stay salty.
Rachel Huber
Founder, Get Kelp
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Out in the World
Where seaweed is showing up beyond the screen
Ucluelet Seaweed Festival
I’ll be at the Seaweed Festival in Ucluelet this month (free event) — there's a market, panel discussion, and beach session. It’s one of those rare events where curiosity, community, and coastal knowledge all meet in one place.
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Pacific Seaweed Summit
The PSS is coming up May 6-8, bringing together growers, researchers, and industry leaders from across the region. If you’re working in or around seaweed this is one of the most relevant gatherings happening this year.
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Seaweed in the News
What’s shaping the seaweed conversation right now.
The State of the Kelp Industry (GreenWave)
A new GreenWave snapshot of where the kelp sector stands today — from aquaculture and climate conversations to the realities of scaling. It’s a useful look at where momentum is building, and where challenges remain.
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A Shift in the Pacific Seaweed Association
Seaweed organizations on the Pacific coast and across Canada are evolving — reflecting a broader move toward more connected, cross-sector networks. It’s a small signal that points to bigger structural change.
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Featured on Get Kelp
A mix of what people are reading, sharing, and asking about most.
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✨ POPULAR ✨ Seaweed-Based Plastics: Where it Fits
Seaweed packaging is getting a lot of attention — but where does it actually make sense? This piece breaks down where seaweed materials are working, and where the challenges still are.
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Seaweed Myths (& What’s True)
Seaweed sits at the intersection of hype and misunderstanding. This guide breaks down common myths — and what holds up when you look a little closer.
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How to Feed Kids Seaweed
A practical look at how seaweed can show up in family meals — when it makes sense, how to introduce it, and how to keep it simple.
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✨ NEW ✨ Seaweeds of the Pacific & Atlantic Coasts & Their Uses
Two new guides covering commonly used seaweeds across both coasts — from taste and texture to how they show up in food, skincare, and everyday use.
→ Pacific Guide
→ Atlantic Guide
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Coming Next Month: Seaweed Brief
For readers following the seaweed sector more closely.
This Kelp Current newsletter is for curious readers — exploring seaweed through stories, simple science, and everyday use. But alongside that, something else has been building...
Seaweed is one of the largest aquaculture crops on Earth, and it’s growing quickly across food systems, climate, and the ocean economy.
New research is emerging weekly. Startups are entering the space. Governments are exploring policy. Farmers are testing new systems. But the signals shaping the sector are scattered.
The Seaweed Brief brings those signals together.
A premium monthly digest from Get Kelp, designed for industry professionals, researchers, and curious readers who want a clearer view of what’s happening — and where it’s heading.
Launching next month.
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Product Spotlight
Snorkelling Vancouver Island Guide
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As the water warms up, this is your reminder to get back in.
This snorkelling guide is designed to help you explore Vancouver Island’s coastline with more confidence — from where to go, to what you’ll see, to how to do it safely.
Why it's worth having
- Local, experience-based guidance
- Helps you notice more once you’re in the water
- A simple way to connect with coastal ecosystems firsthand
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Quick Links
Explore or browse — no deep dive required.
New to seaweed → start-here
Shop seaweed products → shop
Learn the basics → what-is-seaweed
Seaweed FAQs → quick-facts
Seaweed by Coast → Pacific
Seaweed by Coast → Atlantic
Harvesting & safety → harvesting
Latest from Get Kelp → read-stories
Get Kelp is based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
It is with great humility and appreciation that we can carry out our work on the traditional lands of the T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ, Lkwungen, Malahat, and Scia’new peoples.
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