What is "kelpers"

n. (plural of kelper English)

Kelpers is a nickname given to Falkland Islanders because the islands are surrounded by large seaweeds called kelp.

This term is no longer used as commonly as it once was (largely because it is considered racist and insulting by some islanders when used by Argentines). Instead most prefer "Falkland Islanders" or even " Bennies".