KelpSentinel Harnesses Satellite Technology
To pinpoint and assess floating kelp, providing a global perspective on these crucial marine habitats.
Kelp & Climate Change
Kelp forests play a significant role in combating climate change by absorbing atmospheric CO2; monitoring their health and extent is crucial for assessing their impact and ensuring their protection.
Global Monitoring Made Easy
KelpSentinel harnesses the power of the ESA's Sentinel-2 satellites, capturing the Earth every five days with high-resolution multispectral imagery, to monitor kelp forests worldwide efficiently.
Accelerated by AI
Powered by Coastal Carbon’s cutting-edge AI, KelpSentinel is able to process imagery 1000 times faster than traditional methods, making near-real-time kelp tracking possible worldwide.
Uniting Science and Innovation for Ocean Health
The KelpSentinel Team
At the heart of KelpSentinel is a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and innovators from Coastal Carbon Inc. and MIT Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Together, we blend cutting-edge technology with deep ecological insights to revolutionize monitoring and understanding of marine ecosystems. Our collaborative efforts combine raw science and AI to provide real-time, global insights into kelp forests, contributing to sustainable ocean management.
Kelly Zheng
Cofounder and CEO
Coastal Carbon
James Lowman
Founding Engineer, PhD Candidate
Coastal Carbon
Mojtaba Valipour, PhD
Founding Engineer
Coastal Carbon
Jesse Uszkay
Full Stack Lead
Coastal Carbon
Don Martocello, PhD
Oceanography Lead
Coastal Carbon
Thomas Storwick
Cofounder and COO
Coastal Carbon
Wajahat Ali
Data Scientist
Coastal Carbon
Tom Bell, PhD
Assistant Scientist
MIT WHOI
From Pixels to Patterns
Coastal Carbon’s AI enhances traditional pixel-based analysis methods, transforming complex data into actionable insights faster than ever before.
Open Data, Open Opportunities
Utilizing freely available Sentinel imagery, KelpSentinel embodies the spirit of collaboration.
Sustainable Seas
By quantifying kelp biomass, KelpSentinel contributes to understanding and protecting marine ecosystems.
Science Meets Tech
A unique collaboration between AI experts at Coastal Carbon’s AI and ocean scientists at MIT WHOI.
Streamlined UI
Simplifying the analysis and decision-making process for Scientists and conservationists.
Coastal Carbon: Pioneering Environmental Intelligence
At the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to environmental challenges, Coastal Carbon Inc. is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that enhance our understanding and preservation of the natural world. Through projects like KelpSentinel, the company demonstrates its commitment to sustainable and accessible environmental monitoring.
