KelpLink: An AI-Driven Mobile Platform for Sustainable Seaweed Farming

Divya Surve (Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India)
Rohit Patil (Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India)
Atharva Birwadkar (Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India)
Shardul Palande (Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India)
Vedant Mantri (Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India)

International Journal of Informatics, Information System and Computer Engineering (INJIISCOM)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): INJIISCOM: VOLUME 7, ISSUE 2, DECEMBER 2026 (Online First)

KelpLink is an AI-powered platform designed to digitally transform India’s seaweed farming ecosystem. By integrating artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and multilingual support, the system enhances agricultural productivity, transparency, and environmental sustainability. It empowers coastal farmers to accurately identify seaweed species, monitor health, and directly connect with certified buyers via a secure digital marketplace. Key features include encrypted messaging, AI-driven sustainability dashboards for estimating carbon sequestration, and robust data protection using modern web architectures like Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB Atlas. Initial testing demonstrates improvements in operational transparency and market participation. Ultimately, KelpLink aims to integrate IoT and blockchain technologies, positioning itself as a pioneering solution for India’s Blue Economy and Digital Ocean initiatives