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- EIN 88-2044353
- 2451 Signal St San Pedro CA 90731-7219 USA
- www.altaseadsconservancy.org
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Causes: Agricultural Programs, Food
Mission: Our mission is to ensure the health and biodiversity of wild macroalgae ecosystems in the nearshore coastal zones of the American Pacific. We develop and maintain gametophyte seed banks of kelps for west coast species with strong potential for restoration and farming. These seed banks encompass most functionally relevant genetic variants (typically 500 stocks or more per species) in the following species: Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera), Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Golden Kombu (Laminaria farlowii), Ribbon kelp (Alaria marginata). We will also develop collections of kelp Microbial Symbionts.
Target demographics: ensure the health and biodiversity of wild macroalgae ecosystems in the nearshore coastal zones of the American Pacific.
Programs: seedbanking, breeding, and education.