Half the oxygen on earth comes from an unexpected place.
You're more connected to the ocean than you think.
25-30%
of the world's coastlines are protected by kelp forests, which act as natural buffers against coastal erosion from strong waves
Thousands
of species rely on kelp for food, shelter, and breeding grounds, from tiny invertebrates to marine mammals
Over 50%
of kelp forests have declined in the past 50 years primarily due to climate change and ecosystem imbalances
Right now, the underwater forests that we all rely on are disappearing. In fact, over the last 50 years we’ve lost 50% of the kelp globally. But you can help change that.
Every kelp patch planted helps restore the underwater forests, restore habitat for otters, and provide the oxygen we need.
Together, we can help bring them back — one kelp patch at a time.
Please help before World Ocean Day, June 8th.
The good news? You have the power to restore kelp forests.
Your gift will help protect sea otter habitats and support one of our ocean’s best defenses against climate change. When kelp disappears, otters lose their complex habitat that provides safety. When kelp forests return again balance is restored.
The entire ecosystem is being disrupted. But you can help fix that.
Ocean Wise is replanting these underwater forests one kelp patch at a time.
