January 5, 2025

Vancouver, BC – Seair Seaplanes today announced a new sustainability partnership with veritree, the platform powering verified nature restoration, to support kelp restoration along British Columbia’s coastline. The initiative focuses on rebuilding kelp forests that help strengthen marine ecosystems, improve coastal resilience, and support the long-term health of the communities and waters Seair flies over every day.

Kelp forests are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, yet many are in decline. Restoring kelp helps:

• Support biodiversity by creating habitat for fish, shellfish, and marine species
• Build climate resilience by reducing coastal erosion and improving water quality
• Engage local indigenous communities to plant and protect kelp sites, which hold great cultural and ecological significance.

Through this partnership, veritree will lead project design, site selection, kelp propagation, scientific monitoring, and transparent reporting through its technology platform. Seair will help amplify the initiative, support access to remote coastal areas, engage the community, and contribute funding through a customer-supported model where a small $0.15 fee is added to each ticket, and matched by Seair.

“This partnership allows us to give back to the waters that sustain our business and our communities,” said Jared Williams, President of Seair Seaplanes. “Because we operate over coastal waters every day, we see both the beauty and the vulnerability of these ecosystems. Working with veritree gives us a transparent, measurable way to support kelp restoration close to home, and invite our guests to be part of it.”

“Kelp forests play a critical role in the health and resilience of our coastlines, yet they’re one of the most overlooked ecosystems in restoration,” said Derrick Emsley, CEO and co-founder of veritree. “By partnering with Seair Seaplanes, we’re directing funding and attention to kelp restoration right here in B.C., using technology and verified reporting to ensure this work delivers real, measurable outcomes. It’s a strong example of how local businesses can support the ecosystems they depend on and invite their communities to be part of meaningful, verified action.”

Seair will share project updates and ways to get involved over time, including opportunities for community-led volunteer and monitoring days in partnership with veritree. Guests can learn more about the collaboration and the Sunshine Coast kelp restoration work at Seair’s website at https://www.seairseaplanes.com/seair-seaplanes-veritree-restoring-kelp-restoring-coastlines/.

About veritree

veritree is powering the global restorative economy. Its platform brings trust, traceability, and impact to nature-based solutions. Having reached over 177 million trees pledged, it connects forward-thinking companies with verified action. From mangroves and kelp to wildfire reforestation, veritree helps organizations move from intention to measurable environmental and social outcomes. Learn more at veritree.com.

About Seair Seaplanes

Founded in 1982, Seair Seaplanes is a British Columbia–based seaplane operator and the world’s largest operator of Cessna Caravan floatplanes. Seair offers scheduled flights, scenic tours, and private charters connecting coastal destinations including Victoria, Nanaimo, and the Southern Gulf Islands, with operations from Richmond’s YVR South Terminal and Downtown Vancouver.

Known for its safe, reliable service and West Coast hospitality, Seair is proud of its deep roots in BC’s coastal communities and its commitment to connecting people and places while giving back to the coastal environment it serves.