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A Discarded Plan to Build Underwater Cities Will Give Coral Reefs New Life
Feb 28, 2024
Reviving coral reefs with innovative underwater regeneration project using AI and mineral accretion to create BioRock, combating coastal erosion and enhancing marine ecosystems with accelerated coral, oyster, and seagrass growth.
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- Repurposing 1970s limestone plan to regenerate seabed and restore corals.
- Utilizing AI to optimize coral regeneration for protecting vital marine ecosystems.
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Repurposing a 1970s Plan for Underwater Cities to Regenerate Coral Reefs
A 1970s plan intended for growing underwater limestone objects has been repurposed to regenerate the seabed, restore coral reefs, and combat coastal erosion. Industrial designer Tom Dixon and technologist Sahir Khan are collaborating to use mineral accretion technology to create limestone deposits known as BioRock. This technique not only regenerates coral but also promotes the growth of other marine species like oysters and seagrass. By utilizing AI, the duo aims to predict the success of their project in different environmental conditions, with plans to trial their work off the coast of Northern Australia.
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