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SeArc - Ecological Marine Consulting
Creating environmentally active coastal and marine infrastructures
Solution leaders: SeArc
Shimrit Perkol-Finkel, PhD Chief Scientists Head of R&D
Ido Sella, MSc Patent development Coordination with engineers
Solution associates:
Leor Lovinger, landscape architect Green infrastructure planning & design
Yair Ilan, Industrial Engineer Business development & Strategy Marketing
ECOncreteTM Management Team:
Coastal waters support the richest most divers ecosystems
tripadvisor.com Photo: Jonathan Wilker, Purdue University Photo: Tim Laman naturallykim.com
Earth at night: Mayhew & R. Simmon (NASA/GSFC), NOAA/ NGDC, DMSP Digital Archive
Coastal zones occupy less than 15% of Earth's land surface but they house more than 60% of the world's population
Natural coastlines constantly replaced by Coastal & Marine Infrastructures
Transportation Energy Industry Urbanization
Poor substrate for biological recruitment:
Surface chemistry
Low porosity
Lack of complexity
Commonly associated with nuisance and invasive species
Nearly 70% of coastal infrastructures worldwide are made of concrete
20 y old sinker in a coral reef environmentSeawall with invasive zebra mussel
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Problem:
Coastal infrastructures creates severe stress on natural ecosystems
Habitat loss Reduced biodiversity Invasive species
Coastal Challenge:
Bridging Development and Sustainability
Solution:
Harnessing coastal infrastructures for biological and ecological purposes
Composition Surface texture Macro-design
ECOncreteTM Ecologically Active Construction Elements
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Supporting biological productivity and ecological efficiency
ECOncreteTM can enhance any type of pre-cast elements
Addresses a global problem Simple technologies Cost-effective Scalable Scientifically based Applicable world-wide
Ecological Armor Units
Active Seawall
Riprap Habitats
The ECOncreteTM solution makes coastal infrastructures biologically and ecologically active without compromising their original function
Photo: Coastalines of Israel, Abramovich & Shmueli, 2008
ECOncreteTM: Structural AdvantagesComply with the formal requirements for marine construction
Supports biogenic build-up: Strength Stability Absorbing wave energy Protection from harsh marine environments
Increased operational life span Reduction of maintenance
ECOncreteTM: Environmental AdvantagesECOncreteTM Infrastructures enhance ecosystem services:
Nursing grounds Shelter Food Water quality Nutrient cycling Species conservation Less invasive/nuisance species
Settlement of Bugula neritina on various concrete matrices
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ECOncreteTM: Versatility, scalability & applicability
Any infrastructure both new and existing can be enhanced using ECOncreteTM
Transportation Industry Urbanization Tourism
Modular pre-cast units
Applicable world-wide especially in light of: Global warming Sea level rise Increased storminess
Manufacturing cost 0-7% higher than standard concrete
Reduced maintenance costs due to biogenic buildup
ROI expedited by: Environmental polices:
Financial incentives (loans, credit, tax) Reduced environmental penalties
Advantages in project biddings Out-greening and environmental values
ECOncreteTM: Cost Effectiveness
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ECOncreteTM: The Next Step Establishing ECOncreteTM as a business entity
High profile project
Marketing & Media promotion
Scientific recognition
R&D
Patents & IP
SeArc
Ecological Marine Consulting
Strategic partner: Concrete / Construction industry?
Operational capabilitiesInternational coverage
CEO
Management Team
Sales & Marketing Finance Operations R&D
Bio Assessment / Monitoring
Construction
Information services
Biological
Structural
Ecological
ECOncreteTM: Organizational Structure
ECOncreteTM: The Next Step Establishing ECOncreteTM as a business entity
High profile project
Marketing & Media promotion
Scientific recognition
R&D
Patents & IP
Reshaping the future of our coastlines
Environmentally active coastal and marine infrastructures
A simple, scalable, and applicable solution