3D marine farming
Vertical seafood production model
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Mass promotion / Mass production
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Key innovations
The farm's components mimic the vertical structure of marine coral reefs, providing different levels of habitat for various marine species, using a 3D grid consisting of ropes and baskets suspended below the surface, where different species can grow at different depths.
Potential economic benefits
According to the World Bank, cultivating seaweed in just 0.1% of the world's oceans could create 500,000 direct jobs and another 10 billion related jobs.
Potential climate benefits
Seaweed and shellfish marine farms regenerate natural systems by reducing ocean acidification and providing habitat for various marine species. A typical 20-acre farm can sequester 9,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide and 300 kilograms of nitrogen in a year.
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GreenWave
Support a new generation of marine farmers and innovators committed to restoring ecosystems
New York，United States
Solution details
Polyculture marine farming methods produce a mixture of shellfish and seaweed in a naturally beneficial way. The system consists of a simple 3D grid consisting of ropes and baskets suspended below the surface, with different species growing at different depths. The system can be used for commercial farming of seafood such as food, fertilizers, animal feed and bioplastics, as well as for the restoration of marine ecosystems.
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11:00:16, Nov 06, 2025
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