Hyundai Motor Launches 'Forests Without Names' Campaign to Name and Protect Sea Forests Globally
Hyundai Motor today announced a global campaign to name previously unnamed sea forests, aiming to raise awareness and support marine conservation through public engagement and restoration efforts.
- 3.96 km²
- 320 tons
- 1,300 tons
What Happened
Hyundai Motor Company today announced the global launch of its 'Forests Without Names' campaign for Earth Month. The campaign names sea forests worldwide to highlight their environmental importance and increase awareness of these overlooked underwater ecosystems. It builds on Hyundai's long-term marine conservation efforts, including seaweed-based sea forest restoration off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea, and marine waste cleanup projects across 10 countries. Sea forests are underwater ecosystems formed by dense marine algae like kelp and seaweed, providing habitats and filtering pollutants.
Marine waste collection projects with Healthy Seas foundation remove approximately 320 tons of debris.
Hyundai begins restoring seaweed forests in Ulsan, South Korea, covering about 3.96 sq km.
Global launch of 'Forests Without Names' campaign, with named sea forests in Korea and Argentina, and public voting in Australia.
“Through the 'Forests Without Names' campaign, we are pleased to shed light on sea forests and highlight their ecological value and the importance of protecting our marine environments.”
1,300 tonsCO₂
Expected through carbon absorption and ecosystem restoration.
Why this matters
Sea forests are vital underwater ecosystems that often go unrecognized. Hyundai's initiative gives them formal names and integrates them into mapping platforms, potentially aiding protection and carbon accounting.
Terms in This Story
- Sea forest
- Underwater ecosystem formed by dense marine algae such as kelp and seaweed, providing habitats and filtering pollutants.
- IPCC
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a United Nations body assessing climate science.
- ECONYL
- A brand of recycled nylon fiber made from waste materials like fishing nets.
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