Photos: Stony Brook Hosts First Annual Sea to Soil Summit for Kelp

Dr. Christopher Gobler, Marine & Atmospheric SciencesBruce Mermelstein

Edwina von Gal, Perfect Earth ProjectBruce Mermelstein

Fred Thiele, AssemblymanBruce Mermelstein

Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz, Director at FoodLab EducationBruce Mermelstein

Kevin Swope, Montauk Co-Founder of Seaweed Supply CompanyBruce Mermelstein

Max Carmack, Michael Ciaramella, NY Sea GrantBruce Mermelstein

Tela Troge, Shinnecock Kelp Farmer & Shinnecock LawyerBruce Mermelstein

Associate Director Michael Doall, Project Aid Margot Eckstein, Graduate Student Anna MeichenbaumBruce Mermelstein

Rasel Das, Grenalynn Ilacas, Yasmeen Abdelaziz PopBruce Mermelstein

Stony Brook Southampton’s FoodLab hosted its first Annual Sea to Soil Summit, inviting their community to learn about the restorative benefits of kelp and seaweeds.

This event placed an emphasis on the positive impact both seaweeds and kelp could have on our soil, seas, and food.

Guests had the opportunity to learn about how kelp could aid in mitigating climate change via a sequestration of carbon in our seas and soils. The illuminating afternoon was filled with presentations and discussions provided by a variety of in-field experts and scientists who offered insights on how to further promote a more sustainable future.

The Sea to Soil Summit at Stony Brook Southampton was a great opportunity for attendees to make a difference in their environment with what they’ve learned.