Who We Are

Ola Farms is an ocean restoration company that regeneratively grows seaweed+shellfish and fosters a community committed to ocean conservation.

We are working to start operations in San Diego, CA to begin restoring our waterways to their natural beauty and life abundance.

What does Ola mean?

  1. Ocean Land Aquaculture

  2. Spanish: wave

  3. Hawaiian: life, health

Meet the Team

  • Nam Nguyen

    Ocean Engineer

  • Charli Seyler

    Kelp Farmer

  • Frank Buncom IV

    Founder & Steward

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    Melissa Ward

    Marine & Coastal Scientist

  • Terry Ellison

    Logistics Manager

  • Danielle Buard

    Marketing & Ops Specialist