Ocean Farming: A Climate Solution. Mar 17, 2026.

This event listing announces a Marine Permaculture presentation scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, hosted by The Climate Foundation in collaboration with the interfaith Dayenu circle. Marine permaculture represents an emerging field that applies permaculture design principles—traditionally developed for terrestrial agriculture and landscape management—to marine and coastal ecosystems. The Climate Foundation, the organizing institution, is a nonprofit organization focused on climate solutions and environmental restoration. By partnering with the interfaith Dayenu circle, the event reflects a growing recognition that environmental restoration and climate action benefit from diverse perspectives, including spiritual and faith-based approaches to stewardship and sustainability. Marine permaculture explores how ocean and coastal systems can be designed and managed to enhance productivity, biodiversity, and resilience while sequestering carbon and supporting marine life. This approach may include techniques such as kelp farming, seaweed cultivation, restoration of marine habitats, and integration of aquaculture systems that work with natural ocean processes. The event provides an opportunity for community members in the Santa Cruz area to learn about innovative approaches to marine ecosystem restoration and climate mitigation. As coastal communities face increasing challenges from climate change, ocean acidification, and declining marine biodiversity, marine permaculture offers practical strategies for restoration and adaptation. The timing of this event—in mid-March 2026—places it within a broader context of growing interest in regenerative practices across both terrestrial and marine environments. Attendees can expect to gain insights into how permaculture principles can be adapted and applied to ocean and coastal contexts, potentially inspiring local action and community engagement in marine restoration projects. The collaboration between The Climate Foundation and faith-based organizations suggests an integrative approach that combines scientific expertise with values-based environmental stewardship.