3D Ocean Farming

Basics

• A combination of Aquaculture , Seaweed Farming , and Mussel / Oyster / Clam farming done in an array of structures designed to facilitate a sort of Artificial Kelp Forest

Ecological Impact

• Will definetly reduce nitrogen content and increase dissolved oxygen
• Should increase Carrying Capacity of the local enviroment, but would this "take away" from something else perhaps? (ie "steal" from other similar ecosystems, or deprive lower water layers of photoplankton "rain" (especially if harvested)
• Doesn't matter TOO much small scale, but should be analyzed

External Links

• "Vertical ocean farming - the least deadliest catch | Bren Smith | TEDxBermuda"
• A Bioneers Article Titled: "Bren Smith’s Open-Sourced 3D Ocean Farm Model Can Feed a Hungry Planet"