Kelpful

About Us

4.9 (76 reviews)

We’re a small worker owned cooperative run by women who began with a dream of farming seaweed. We say “This is What Climate Resilience Tastes Like” because seaweed embodies the qualities of a climate resilient resource- it is abundant, renewable, fast growing, and needs no fresh water or fertilizer to grow. Seaweed also sequesters carbon and nitrogen, improving the marine ecosystems where it grows! Collectively, our team has spent decades harvesting and using seaweed in our daily lives. This curriculum has taken years to develop which places high priority on the mindful, responsible harvesting methods that we use. We want everyone to enjoy and immerse themselves in seaweed and become stewards of these extremely special places. We put the ocean first in everything we do. It is with great honor, privilege and gratitude that we offer the experiences we do in order to grow our mindful seaweed foraging community.

Est. 2018 Morro Bay, California

Contact Us

8055568060

info@kelpful.com

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The Guides

Jules Marsh

Jack DePuy

10 people

Seaweed Foraging Adventure

10 people

Private Coastal Foraging

10 people

Private Media Coastal Foraging

15 people

Seaweed Workshop

50 people

Kelpful Farewell Party

Reviews

4.9 (76 reviews)

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

Amazing experience! I learned so much about seaweed and got to explore a beautiful intertidal area!

By Courtney M. on November 18, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We had a wonderful time.

By Katharina O. on November 18, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

It was all soooo awesome

By Aurora J. on November 05, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

What a fun adventure

By Beth E. on November 05, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

Jules is fantastic! So mindful of the ocean and the history of the indigenous people who lived locally. The experience was engaging, educational and I have already signed up fir additional experiences with Kelpful

By Heather S. on October 22, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

I first heard of Kelpful when I read about it in the paper a couple years ago but only recently had the occasion to try it. Totally amazing! The friend I went with is a professional Japanese chef and she was equally impressed. We learned so much from Jules who was incredibly knowledgeable. Even after living on the coast for 8+ years, I dare say this transformed my relationship to the ocean.

By Laysha O. on October 07, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Workshop

Guide: Jules M.

Very educational. Great to hear about kelp and all of its applications. Tea and spice mix were amazing. Look forward to going foraging next! Jules is a fantastic educator and so passionate about the subject.

By Beth E. on August 30, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M., Justin R.

So informative and passionate about sharing their wisdom and the power of the sea!

By Alana R. on August 25, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

So fun and informative! Would highly recommend :^)

By Jordan L. on August 21, 2024

Trip: Seaweed Foraging Adventure

Guide: Jules M.

I loved it it was very informative! I loved the tide pools and tasting the seaweed

By Trent and jacob S. on July 17, 2024