WNBA star-turned-kelp farmer fights climate change locally

Sue Wicks traded in her sneakers for waders when she became an oyster farmer at 50. Now, she is adding sugar kelp to her farm to help promote biodiversity and improve water quality in Moriches Bay.
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[@pierceaero3005]

They are turning kelp into biodegradable rubber/plastic here in San Diego. They have already made sports footwear out of them. They last about a sports season. Women's basketball shoes are next! 😊

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

inaugural star... i remember her in 97. glad she found something she's passionate about

[@Xavier-uknonada]

Good job! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ALLforROME]

WNBA "star"...yeah ooook....I can't stop laughing 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@HermitCat-ie2nm]

Some seaweed can taste pretty good, although it probably is not a good idea to consume it in large and frequent quantities.

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

Is kelp a euphemism for something? 🤔

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

Oysters….🦪 🤔

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

A WNBA athlete that likes kelp and oysters. You can’t make this up.

[@barryhahn6419]

Earth travels 10,752,000 miles every day so this is an act of futility because nobody is controlling anything.