7-9 September, 2011

By

Dr. Shimrit Perkol-Finkel

SeArc - Ecological Marine Consulting

7-9 Sep 2011

SeArc - Ecological Marine Consulting

Bridging Development and Sustainability

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

Severe alterations to natural coastlines

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 Ecological Armor Units

ECOncreteTM Active Seawalls

ECOncreteTM Riprap Habitats

ECOncreteTM Riprap Habitats in the Med Sea

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

Atlas of Possibility for the Future of New York

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Reshaping the future of our coastlines

Environmentally active coastal and marine infrastructures

A simple, scalable, and applicable solution

Thank you!

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