From Daily News letters this morning (Oct 10th) a suggestion to use solar and wind energy to form off shore storm barriers via mineral electrodeposition. I think it should be explored! Thanks to the writer Jim Callahan of Plum Island for introducing this out of the box thinking. COULD THIS SAVE PLUM ISLAND? To the editor: Perhaps the complex task of preserving our vulnerable isle is not about changing the current but rather utilizing one. Yes, I do mean electricity. Back in 1979 a professor, Wolf Hilbertz, developed a process that creates a product called BIOROCK OR SEAMENT. It works by passing a small electrical current through electrodes in the water, minerals in the seawater are then deposited, or electro accumulated, and the structure grows more or less without limits as long as the electrical current flows. This product is made by using relatively inexpensive materials, rebar and wire mesh, which can be shaped into reefs, breakwaters and beyond. To generate the electricity, you harness wind, solar, tidal and other non-Co2 producing energy sources. This is neither fairy tale nor theory. With an established track record, this process could prove invaluable in the ever-growing struggle to battle the forces of nature and erosion plaguing our fragile island. Whether you live on or merely love the island, I encourage everyone to take a closer look at this option. First off, as everyone does these days, hit the search button. Its strengths are many. Applying simple materials that are non-polluting, it’s safe for human and marine life. It is stronger than cement, repairs itself and continuously grows. It has been time-tested and proven around the planet. Beneath the surface, it attracts a wide range of colonizing marine life including fish, crabs, clams and lobster. With a modicum of upkeep, it is self-sustaining. Ultimately, if history is any reminder, it’s going to take artists, architects, fishermen and lobstermen, grant writers, philanthropists, homeowners, beach lovers and others to wage and win this campaign. It’s going to take everyone on some level, new ideas and inspiration. I hope you take the time to read about this approach. As seasons past have taught us, time is tight. Jim Callahan Plum Island
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:01:38 +0000
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