Plant a Tree in the Sea: A Contribution to Ocean Health
You are anchoring a living ecosystem.
The North Sea is a high-energy, formidable environment. It demands direct intervention. By planting a Tree in the Sea™, you are funding the engineering and the maritime expertise required to build vertical forests where the ocean needs them most. We build the physical infrastructure for marine biodiversity to thrive.
The Tangible Impact:
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A Sanctuary: Our patented Kelpedo™ units have driven a >100x increase in seabird feeding activity.
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A Nursery: Over 60 species, from juvenile fish to naturally recruited mussels, now call our offshore site home.
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The Science: Your support funds real-world monitoring. You are backing recorded, evidence-based marine recovery.
The Connection: This is a transparent partnership. Every quarter, you will receive a direct dispatch from our science team. You receive the data, the photography, and the raw reality of the North Sea harvest.
Choose Your Impact:
Marine recovery at scale requires precision and persistence. Whether it is a single action or a long-term commitment, every contribution fuels the deployment of new Kelpedo™ units.
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Ongoing Monthly Support (From £10/month): The most effective way to support the coast. A recurring contribution provides the steady, reliable baseline we need to expand our vertical forests and monitor biodiversity year-round. This is completely flexible; manage your support as you see fit.
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One-Off Contribution: Perfect for a high-impact gift or a personal milestone. This directly funds the immediate materials and maritime expertise needed for our next harvest cycle.
Plant a Tree in the Sea Terms and Conditions for Individual Contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer both! On this page, you can choose to make a single, one-off contribution, or you can provide ongoing support by signing up for a recurring monthly subscription. Both methods directly support our ocean restoration work.
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Yes, absolutely. Our monthly subscriptions are designed to be completely flexible. There is no minimum term, and you can easily manage, pause, or cancel your contribution at any time through your customer account on our website.
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All our Kelpedo™ units, including those funded by our wonderful "Plant a Tree in the Sea" supporters, are deployed at our licensed offshore cultivation site. This site is located in the North Sea, approximately 4 miles off the coast of our hometown, Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
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We exclusively cultivate native UK kelp species that are perfectly adapted to thrive in the conditions of our North Sea site. Our primary species are Sugar Kelp (Saccharina latissima) and Oarweed (Laminaria digitata). Using native species is crucial for ensuring our cultivation efforts are truly nature-positive and support the local marine ecosystem.
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Each Kelpedo™ unit and the kelp it grows creates a complex underwater habitat, very much like a natural reef. This new structure provides vital shelter for juvenile fish and a rich feeding ground for a wide variety of marine life. Our research has recorded over 55 different species using our cultivation site, showing how it directly boosts local biodiversity!
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It plays a vital role in tackling climate change. As one of the fastest-growing organisms on Earth, kelp absorbs significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the seawater during photosynthesis. This process of 'blue carbon' capture also helps to locally mitigate the effects of ocean acidification.
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Our cultivated seaweed acts as a powerful natural filter. It actively absorbs excess nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus (often from agricultural and urban runoff), from the water column. By removing these nutrients, it helps to prevent harmful algal blooms and improve water quality for all marine life.
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Our innovative Kelpedo™ system is specifically designed for the demanding offshore environment of the North Sea. It is robust enough to withstand major storms (proven for over 3 years), has a minimal impact on the seabed (less than 1m² per unit), and its modular design allows us to create these vital ecosystems where they are most needed.