About
Kee Farms is a regenerative ocean farm that invests in crops and sea stock such as seaweed and mollusks. We aim to tackle climate change by exploring the Blue-Green economy.
We’re creating a network of ocean farmers by showcasing to the local fisherfolk how carbon sequestration can be profitable while aiding Climate Action. We want to restore and regenerate the oceanic ecosystems and we believe multitrophic mariculture practices can achieve this.
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The Caribbean Sea is a lifeline for millions of people. Concerted action is crucial to halt and reverse marine degradation in the Caribbean. Around 9% of the Earth's total coral population resides in the Caribbean, and over 50% of that original coral in the region has been destroyed since the 1970s with algal blooms at an all-time high since the 1990s. Jamaica in particular has lost 85% of its coral reefs between 1980 and 1990 mainly due to the chain of unfortunate human and natural disasters that struck the island during that time frame.
"Among Caribbean territories, Jamaica is probably up there with Haiti in terms of depletion of our fisheries and its deteriorating fish lives. We are among the worst in the Caribbean."
— Brandon Hay, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation
Seaweed aquaculture accounts for 51.3% of global mariculture production and grows at 6.2% yr−1 (2000–2018). It delivers a broad range of ecosystem services, providing a source of food and natural products across a range of industries. It also offers a versatile, nature-based solution for climate change mitigation and adaptation and for counteracting eutrophication and biodiversity crisis.
"Jamaican fisherfolks are artisanal fishers. Jamaica’s reefs are being impacted by climate change manifested through ocean acidification, rising sea levels, and fish migrating to cooler and deeper waters. In recent times they are catching less fish, smaller fish and poor quality fish we call “trash” fish. Fisherfolks with their niche skill sets need a reliable, profitable and environmentally sustainable way to generate income. "
— Geasean Johnson, Chief Scientist Kee farms
We are providing environmentally sustainable business solutions for coastal communities. That could potentially over time reduce overfishing, illegal fishing and restore nearshore reef heath.
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