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Ground-Breaking 17-Month Study Overcomes Barriers To Enhanced Coral Growth And Resilience Using Seawater Electrolysis In Closed Aquariums
I set out to explore how low-voltage electrolysis impacts coral growth and resilience in a closed system. Finally, after learning from many failures and nearly giving up, I found a way forward and achieved successful results.
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My Most Recent Experiment Failed. Why?
My experiment using electrolysis on coral went wrong. Activated carbon mistakenly acted as an electrode, deionizing the water and causing a drop in sodium and chlorine levels. I have two solutions that might work.
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Electrolytically Enhanced Coral Reef Growth In A Closed Environment
Coral reefs face decline due to environmental degradation. Utilizing electrolysis to grow coral in a controlled environment can protect and revive reefs more effectively.
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My Coral Reef Low Voltage Electrolytic Cell Aquarium Build
My experimental tanks are up and running, with the first few pioneering corals still alive after several weeks. Here’s a quick photo recap of the build process from the past few months.
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Exploring The Diverse Ecosystem Of The Salish Sea
Coral reefs are remarkably diverse, but not all ecosystems rely on coral to thrive. For example, the cold Salish Sea is a hotbed of marine life and is home to many creatures.
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Experimental Results #1: Seawater Electrolysis, Alkalinity and Chlorine
These results prove our updated hypotheses: low voltage electrolysis raises seawater alkalinity in a closed system if the chlorine gas produced is adsorbed by activated carbon, and the alkalinity increase happens fast and is greatest near the cathode.
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Curaçao as a Model for the Problems Plaguing Caribbean Reefs
Barrier reefs rely on large corals like staghorn and elkhorn. Unfortunately, those populations have declined by 97%.
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Here’s How Our Initial Research Fieldwork Went at Hanalei Bay
Here’s how my experiments went for Electrolysis of Seawater: Effects of Low-Voltage on Alkalinity and Other Critical Parameters Required for Coral Reef Resiliency.
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Ni’ihau: A Haven for Hawaiian Sea Life and an Inspiration for My Research
My Ni’ihau dives inspired me to work harder to achieve my goal and reminded me that there are still healthy ecosystems to protect.
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Research Proposal for My First Seawater Electrolysis Experiments
Here is the proposal for my first research project: Effects of Low-Voltage on Alkalinity and Other Critical Parameters Required for Coral Reef Resiliency.
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Resilient Reef Research 