Geography

Ecklonia kelp flourishes on rocky reefs off the coast of the western tip of Africa where the pristine, icy Benguela current sweeps up from Antarctica. 

Ecklonia kelp growing just off the beach.

This current keeps the kelp fronds in constant motion, bathing them in the tumultuous, nutrient-rich ocean, causing the kelp to grow extremely rapidly. 

Ecklonia kelp has developed a strong and rubbery cell structure which enables it to thrive in the violent wave action present on this coastline.  The strength of this marine plant is due to the presence of high levels of organic gels within its kelp tissue. 

In addition to organic gels, the kelp has significant amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids.