How ‘Superfood’ Kelp Can Improve the Environment and Build Community | Eater

"A small Tofino storefront and processing facility that hand-harvests and hand-processes kelp into products like dried bull kelp, kelp flakes, and kelp seasoning for locals, visitors, and chefs. The business also buys and distributes seafood caught by local Indigenous fishers—moving large volumes annually and connecting to about 20 fishers from five First Nations through a regional fisheries network—while prioritizing underused species such as rockfish to reduce pressure on salmon. The founder emphasizes kelp’s environmental benefits (carbon sequestration, shoreline protection) and nutritional value (high iodine content), teaches kelp-harvesting skills to other First Nations and youth, hosts visiting groups for training, and positions kelp as a potential economic driver for broader coastal communities through new markets and job creation." - Anna Haines