04/22/2026
This Earth Day, we’re spotlighting our friends at GreenWave and their work supporting kelp and shellfish farms across the country. Bren Smith founded the GreenWave non-profit in 2013 with the mission to scale regenerative seaweeds and build a market for these vital environmental crops.
Last week, Donna and Danny visited Sue Wicks at her farm, Violet Cove Oysters, in Mastic Beach, NY. GreenWave subsidizes the production of her indigenous sugar kelp, which plays a critical role in restoring coastal ecosystems. As it grows, it absorbs excess nitrogen from the water, helping to reduce pollution, improve water quality, and rebalance marine environments. It also acts as a powerful carbon sink and supports biodiversity by creating habitat for marine life.
To help raise awareness this week, we’re featuring Sue’s sugar kelp across our menus.
Featured:
Tuna crudo, sugar kelp, strawberry, yuzu koshu
Cockles, sugar kelp, preserved lemon