Silent Depth under the Arctic Ocean
A race to understand and restore kelp forests in the Scandinavian Arctic before change outpaces knowledge. We’re mapping, monitoring, and building restoration pathways across the region.
The Project in Brief
Kelp forests are critical coastal ecosystems. In the Arctic, they are changing rapidly. Silent Depth focuses on building the foundation needed for long-term restoration: mapping, monitoring, and mobilizing partners around practical action.Long-Term Platform Approach (5+ Years)
This is designed as a long-range initiative that grows over time through collaboration across science, local operators, institutions, and funding partners. We aim to move from baseline mapping to repeatable monitoring, then into restoration pathways that can scale.What We’re Building
01 Baseline MappingEstablish a clear mapping and data foundation across target Arctic coastline areas.
02 Monitoring and Field WorkSupport repeatable monitoring and field activations to track change over time.
03 Restoration PathwaysDevelop scalable restoration approaches with local and scientific collaborators.
04 Partnerships and DeliveryCoordinate multi-stakeholder partners to align scope, resourcing, and execution.
05 Storytelling and VisibilityDocument progress and make the work visible to expand support, funding, and replication.
Why It Matters
Healthy kelp forests support biodiversity, coastal resilience, and ocean health. Protecting and restoring them is a long game. Silent Depth is built for durability, not one-off campaigns.
