Marine biomass: New York state species and site studies. Annual report 1 Dec 80-30 Nov 81

Technical Report · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5402348

Squires, D F; McKay, L; Brinkhuis, B; Davies, D; Hanisak, D

Nine species of indigenous New York seaweeds were surveyed for potential as feedstock for methanogenesis. Preliminary data from raft culture experiments suggest that some species' yields may be higher in the field than in the laboratory. Important technical gains were made in affixing attached-growth-mode species to substrates. Sites for use in larger scale experimental structures around Long Island were evaluated for their environmental and use-conflict parameters. Five novel biomass farm designs were engineered and tested by computer models for survivability. Several of the evaluated designs have been or will be constructed. Novel mooring, anchoring and wave-dampening devices were also considered in this phase of work.

• Research Organization: New York Sea Grant Inst., Albany (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5402348
• Report Number(s): PB-84-111392
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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