tidal waves

Tidal Energy as Tool to Restore Dead Coral Reefs

Submitted by Joshua Arnow on Wed, 2006-08-30 12:35.




Dr. Thomas J. Goreau and his team received an award in the IDEAS Competition at MIT, Cambridge, MA for their tidal energy device which is used to re-establish dead coral reefs. The coral communities grow very quickly and can survive at higher water temperatures.

See the fascinating 3 min 40 sec video clip in which Professor Goreau eleoquently explains and illustrates the results of his research


For more information got to globalcoral.org

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Introduction

Submitted by Joshua Arnow on Wed, 2005-11-30 14:48.

Founded in 1983, The Buckminster Fuller Institute serves a global network of design science innovators working at the leading edge to "make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone".

We offer educational programs, publications, initiatives and tools to help further the design science revolution Fuller inspired. Our constituency crosses disciplinary boundaries and includes people working in the fields of the art, architecture, design, education, engineering, information technology, economics, mathematics, science, and systems theory.


BFI's CALL TO ACTION

Buckminster Fuller challenged us with a bold vision: "To make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone."

The know-how and tools from a rapidly growing design revolution are available today to enable all people to achieve a quality standard of living while sustaining the health of our planet's ecosystems. Nevertheless, humanity is on an accelerating course headed toward overwhelming the present carrying capacity of the planet.

It is therefore of utmost urgency that our initiative be directed toward assisting and serving individuals, organizations and communities to address the vital and achievable design project that Fuller anticipated and humans now face.



WHAT WE DO


The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) serves as a catalyst for the design and implementation of breakthrough strategies for achieving a sustainable future.



FULFILLING BFI'S MISSION


We fulfill our mission by offering innovative programs that:

  • Utilize BFI's Information Clearinghouse on the pioneering legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller.
  • Provide a global perspective on the most pressing issues facing humanity.
  • Engage leading thinkers and designers who are demonstrating whole systems solutions to complex problems.
  • Provide the opportunity to design and test those solutions in the real world.
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