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Credit: Josie Iselin

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Celebrate Kelp at the North Coast KelpFest!

Bull kelp layered on a blue and white background. A blue circle with ochre font that says "kelp!"

KelpFest! explores an irreplaceable underwater ecosystem and teaches about recovery efforts with a month of exciting art, science, food, and film events in Mendocino and Fort Bragg. 

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Above/Below Celebrates The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp

Illustration of ocean surface with otter floating among bull kelp.
Artist credit: Ellen Litwiller

The stunning new webstory highlights the ecosystem of the kelp forests along the North Pacific Coast.

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Writing a story about kelp? We’d love to help.

For all press inquiries and to obtain photos and media kit, please contact: Jade Fogle at jadecfogle@gmail.com.

Testimonials

“It is visually stunning and information rich, just like a big, beautiful book!”

Jessica Owens
Northwest Straits Commission

“A truly one-of-a-kind; what a wonderful way to share the beauty and ecology of kelp forests.”

Meg Chadsey
Washington Sea Grant

“The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp is SO cool! I love how seamlessly the site weaves Western science, Indigenous stewardship, climate change impacts, kinship, maps, and management of different regions together to tell one kelp story. Inspiring!”

Louli Ziels
Oregon Sea Grant

“It is fantastic! This website is full of excellent and relevant information.”

Josh Smith
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Events
Curious World of Seaweed
Curious World of Seaweed Exhibit

A traveling exhibit of work by Josie Iselin featuring iconic West Coast seaweeds and kelps, is currently showing at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, CA, from March 17, 2024 – July 21, 2024. 

Mendocino Kelp Fest!
North Coast KelpFest!

Click here to view the programming from this year's North Coast KelpFest! This festival, dedicated to bringing together art, science, food, and film to celebrate California's North Coast kelp forests, occurred from May 18–June 16, 2024.

Video: Webstory Welcome

Watch this 5-minute video for a brief tour of The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp.