Did you know kelp is one of the fastest growing organisms on the planet?! It can grow up to 12 inches a day and in a single growing season it can grow from a microscopic spore to over 100 ft in length 📈 Kelp is also a vital ecosystem component providing habitat for innumerable species of marine organisms. Harvesting kelp is a serious responsibility and you should check with local biologists before considering removing any kelp from the ocean. At Barnacle, we work with scientists, kelp farmers,

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