About Carbon Kapture

L-R Dave Walker-Nix (CTO) Paul Rees (CRO) Howard Gunstock (CEO) Krishna Patel (CFO)


Carbon Kapture exists to help rebalance nature by removing carbon from our oceans and atmosphere, at scale, using one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth: kelp.

Global carbon emissions are still rising. Despite decades of discussion, the concentration of CO₂ in our atmosphere continues to increase, warming our oceans, destabilising ecosystems, and accelerating sea level rise. Lifestyle changes and emissions reductions matter, but they are not enough on their own. We also need practical, scalable ways to remove excess carbon that is already in the system.

That is where Carbon Kapture comes in.

Working with nature, not against it

Our approach is simple. We work with natural processes that already exist in the ocean.

Kelp grows through photosynthesis, absorbing carbon dioxide and storing carbon within its biomass. What makes kelp remarkable is its speed. It grows many times faster than land-based plants, requires no fresh water, no fertilisers, and no arable land. As it grows, it also helps oxygenate seawater, reduce ocean acidity, and create habitat for marine life.

By deploying kelp farms in suitable ocean locations, we can capture carbon far more quickly than most land-based solutions, while simultaneously restoring marine ecosystems.

Beyond carbon capture

Carbon capture is only part of the story.

Our farms are designed to be part of a carbon-negative circular economy. Kelp grown on our farms can be processed into products such as animal feed and fertilisers, helping reduce emissions elsewhere in the system. For example, kelp-based livestock feed has been shown to significantly reduce methane emissions from cattle, one of the most potent greenhouse gases.

At the same time, kelp farms act as artificial reefs, supporting biodiversity and creating new habitats for fish and other marine species. This means our work benefits oceans, climate, and food systems together, rather than trading one problem for another.

Why the ocean matters

Land is limited. We need it to grow food, support communities, and preserve natural habitats. Oceans, by contrast, cover over 70% of the planet and offer enormous potential for climate solutions that do not compete with human needs on land.

By using a small fraction of suitable ocean space for kelp cultivation, it is possible to remove meaningful amounts of carbon while improving ocean health rather than degrading it.

Our mission

Our mission is to scale ocean-based carbon removal in a way that is transparent, measurable, and genuinely beneficial to the planet.

Every decision we make is guided by three principles:

  • Scale solutions that work with natural systems

  • Minimise unintended environmental impact

  • Make it clear how each contribution creates real, measurable benefits

We believe climate action should be accessible, understandable, and grounded in reality.

Looking ahead

Our long-term goal is to build a global network of kelp farms capable of extracting gigatonnes of carbon from the oceans over the coming decades. This is ambitious, but the scale of the climate challenge demands ambition backed by practical action.

Carbon Kapture is not a silver bullet. But it is a fast-acting, nature-based solution that can play a meaningful role in reversing carbon pollution while restoring ocean health.

Carbon negative. Climate positive.