8 articles
The engineering workflow for exposed-water kelp farms: metocean data, design storms, load estimation, mooring fatigue, corrosion control and staged scale-up.
Naomi Reyes ·
How to design exposed-water seaweed farms around the physics of depth: submersible longlines, wave decay with depth, lift mechanisms and storm-drop protocols.
Naomi Reyes ·
Polypropylene, polyester, hemp or novel biodegradable twine? A materials-level guide to choosing rope for kelp longlines — strength, biofilm, cost and degradation.
Naomi Reyes ·
A design guide for integrated multi-trophic aquaculture: the nutrient mass balance, how to pair fish, shellfish and seaweed, and how to lay out the water.
Naomi Reyes ·
IMTA pairs kelp and shellfish with fed fish farms so waste nutrients become crops. How integrated multi-trophic aquaculture works, its benefits and its limits.
Naomi Reyes ·
Abalone are kelp-eaters by nature. How farms grow their own feed kelp, what fresh kelp does to growth and shell colour, and how to design an integrated abalone-kelp system.
Naomi Reyes ·
Mooring design makes or breaks a longline kelp farm: grid geometry, design loads, safety factors, and how to engineer a farm to survive its worst storm.
Naomi Reyes ·
A seaweed farm's real crop is moving water. How to orient lines, set spacing and use depth so current, light and harvest access all work in your favour.
Naomi Reyes ·