Seaweed is moving beyond niche — here’s where it’s showing up.
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The Kelp Current - May 2026 Seaweed Stories. Ocean Insights. Everyday Impact. New here? A short 3-email intro is also on the way.
Hi Friend,
One thing I keep noticing lately is how often seaweed is showing up in completely different conversations at once.
One day it’s people asking questions at a beach event. The next it’s biofuels, agriculture, climate mitigation, or regional economic development - an overlap that feels very important.
Get Kelp has always tried to sit in that middle space - helping curious readers understand the coast a little better, while also paying attention to where seaweed is becoming part of much larger systems.
This issue leans into that mix.
As always, feel free to reply — I read every message. Stay curious. Stay salty. Rachel Huber Founder, Get Kelp __
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