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Global Coral Reef Alliance BIOROCK® TECHNOLOGY The most cost effective solution for: Coral Reef Restoration Fisheries Restoration Shore Protection Mariculture Materials Production Dr. Thomas J. Goreau President Global Coral Reef Alliance

A solution for corals in peril Electric Reefs

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Biorock®/ Mineral Accretion On underwater, conductive structures we assemble a positively charged anode and a negatively charged cathode (structure) Apply a low voltage electric current between them –Safe for swimmers Which causes minerals to crystallize from seawater onto structures Calcium carbonate, white limestone (CaCO3) is formed-Similar to natural coral reefs and tropical white sand Corals adhere to limestone and grow quickly

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How a Biorock® Reef works Cathode (-) Conductive Structure Anode (+) Solar collector or other power supply ( CaCO3) When a positively charged anode and a negatively charged cathode are suspended in sea water with an electric current flowing between them, calcium ions combine with carbonate ions and adhere to the structure (cathode). The result is calcium carbonate. Corals adhere to CaCO3 and grow quickly. Coral Fragments

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How to build an electric reef Design the structure Assemble the structure from conductive materials Submerge the structure Attach anode material Attach wires from solar panel or voltage generator Turn on current Watch for bubbles – Signifies limestone forming Attach coral fragments Watch the coral grow

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Designing a structure Designs take into account depth, wave action, ocean bottom characteristics and aesthetics Structures are easily built with locally available conductive material (usually rebar)

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Rebar can be welded in any shape

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Considerations for building a Biorock Reef Depth of water Type of ocean bottom Distance from shore Availability of electric power Availability of broken coral fragments Dedication to maintaining reef operation Funding

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Typical costs Design — Rebar — Cables — Solar collectors — Voltage generators — Labor — Travel — Licensing fees — Consulting fees —

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Biorock corals Grow 3-5 times faster Heal more than 20 times faster Survive high temperatures times more Have hundreds of times more baby coral settlement Attract incredible numbers of fish

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Corals can survive under lethal conditions Reefs can be quickly restored where they can’t recover naturally Fishermen can grow reefs and greatly increase fish and shellfish populations and catches, becoming farmers instead of hunters Breakwaters can be built for a fraction of the price of concrete or stone, with vastly greater environmental benefits

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In the Maldives Biorock reefs turned severely eroded beaches into 15 meters growth in two years All Biorock corals survived the tsunami undamaged Surrounding reefs had massive corals fall and table corals break.

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Biorock is the cheapest and most cost effective solution for: Coral reef restoration Fisheries restoration Shellfish restoration Shore protection Mariculture Building stone and aggregate Protecting reefs from global warming Ecotourism

Global Coral Reef Alliance Dr. Thomas J. Goreau President Global Coral Reef Alliance 37 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Telephone: , Web site: