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202490 minGdocumentary

Send Kelp!

202490 minGdocumentary

Frances Ward plans to establish one of the first kelp farms in British Columbia, requiring support from scientists and entrepreneurs along the way.

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Blake McWilliam

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Frances Ward plans to establish one of the first kelp farms in British Columbia, requiring support from scientists and entrepreneurs along the way.

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Blake McWilliamdirector

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Frances Ward prepares to leave her established life to start a kelp farm off the west coast of Canada. "Send Kelp." follows her efforts to cultivate one of the first farms of its kind in British Columbia. She seeks assistance from scientists, wild harvesters, and entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of farming in the Pacific Ocean while exploring the potential benefits of seaweed.

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