[Coral-List] Mineral Accretion Technology

[Sarah Frias-Torres]

Annie,
you want to talk to Dr. Tom Goreau, who is in Coral-List
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_J._Goreau

Also, read these two books:

Innovative Methods of Marine Ecosystem Restoration
Edited By Thomas J. Goreau, Robert Kent Trench (2013)

..."The book provides experimental proof that mild electrical stimulation results in increased settlement, increased growth, and reduced mortality for a wide variety of marine organisms, including corals, oysters, sponges, sea-grasses, and salt-marsh grasses."
https://www.routledge.com/Innovative-Methods-of-Marine-Ecosystem-Restoration/Goreau-Trench/p/book/9781466557734

And, for a comprehensive understanding of coral reef restoration science and techniques available today

Active Coral Restoration: Techniques for a Changing Planet
Edited by David E. Vaughan (2021)

..."a timely, comprehensive volume that provides a foundational understanding of the current and emerging practices and technologies used for active coral reef restoration projects around the world"
https://www.jrosspub.com/science/active-coral-restoration.html

Hope this helps


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Sarah Frias-Torres, Ph.D.
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Subject: [Coral-List] Mineral Accretion Technology

Hello all,

My name is Annie Williams and I am a part of a group that will be
conducting a senior project in Costa Rica this winter break. Our team was
introduced to the technology of mineral accretion, and decided to focus our
project around the electrification of a metal rebar structure in order to
aid in the restoration of coral reefs. The electrification alters the
chemistry of the seawater, and minerals that are necessary components of a
coral's skeletal structure will be accreted around the rebar. This means
that coral's growth accelerates and the reef becomes more resilient
to climate change's impacts as it has more energy to expend. We are in
search of a way to power this utilizing primarily renewable sources of
energy, but have failed to find the building design for this kind of
technology. We have many questions, and would love to pick someone's brain
that has knowledge on this subject!!!!

Please let me know and thanks for reading,

Annie Williams
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