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Biorock: Innovative building material for shoreline protection, carbon sequestration & habitat creationhttps://metrovancouver.org/about-us/sustainability-innovation-fund/project/140Biorock: Innovative building material for shoreline protection, carbon sequestration & habitat creationNature conservation ＆ restoration;Air quality and climate actionIn Progress<div class="ExternalClass70CD4A36445D44B99417BC9D5C8023F5"><p>Biorock uses electric currents and naturally occurring ingredients in sea water to accumulate concrete-like material on a submerged metal frame, constructing underwater marine structures that grow and strengthen over time. The purpose of this project is to explore the feasibility of Biorock for shore protection and habitat creation near our coastal infrastructure.<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassA077E1762EB84B4E92769F78A7F8330C"><p>A UBC Sustainability Scholar completed research on living breakwater design, aquatic species and habitat needs. The end product was a series of conceptual designs with various features for increasing ecosystem diversity, density and resilience when using Biorock in local waters, which will be used to inform the design of a Biorock pilot.</p><p>Procurement of consultants is in progress for two scopes, (i) coastal engineering for site assessment and preliminary structural design and (ii) electrical control design.</p><p><strong>Next steps</strong></p><p>Consultants will confirm the feasibility and complete the design of a Biorock pilot including a cost estimate. A positive assessment will result in submission of a separate Sustainability Innovation Fund application for fabrication, installation, and monitoring of a Biorock pilot to demonstrate its performance in local waters.</p> </div>GP0|#dc483649-e413-4696-af50-020fd4b8c1eb;L0|#0dc483649-e413-4696-af50-020fd4b8c1eb|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#ab8a80a3-ac09-4cde-99c1-454c04cb5931BC Lower Mainland2022

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