O-oyster : An eco-friendly platform for oyster farming and marine ecosystem restoration
- Nationality
- Taiwan
- Group
- National Taipei University of Education (NTUE)
Research Prize - Best of the Best
National Taipei University of Education (NTUE)
About Project
O-oyster is a versatile platform that serves both as an oyster aquaculture system and a wave power generator, embodying a cradle-to-cradle approach, referring to a sustainable cycle where products are reused or recycled into new products, promoting environmental benefits.
The main structure of O-oyster is crafted from oyster shells and seaweed gel. When damaged, it can be deliberately sunk into the seabed, functioning as an artificial reef to foster diverse marine life. Over time, it gradually decomposes, addressing the environmental concerns associated with traditional aquaculture materials like plastic, styrofoam, and ropes.
O-oyster can be assembled into offshore oyster farming fields, allowing oyster farmers to conduct cultivation activities either from boats or by walking on the O-oyster platform. Additionally, it can be equipped with duck-bill-shaped wave power generation devices, effectively mitigating damage to the aquaculture zone caused by large waves. This expansion of oyster fields helps meet the demand for stable sea current oyster farming in deeper waters.