Letter to Editor; Is Biorock Sustainably

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Dear Editor, 

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today to talk about the importance of renewable energy, particularly solar power, in supporting initiatives such as the regeneration of coral reefs through biorock. 
As you may know, coral reefs are facing significant threats from climate change, pollution, and other human activities. These threats have resulted in widespread coral bleaching, disease, and death, which in turn have negative impacts on the marine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. 
One solution to this problem is biorock, a technique that involves using low-voltage electrical currents to stimulate the growth of coral reefs. This technique has shown promising results in restoring damaged reefs and promoting the growth of new coral colonies. 
However, biorock requires a significant amount of energy to operate, and this energy must come from a clean and renewable source to avoid contributing to the very problem it seeks to solve. This is where solar power comes in. 
Solar power is a clean, renewable, and abundant source of energy that can be used to power biorock systems and other initiatives that support the regeneration of coral reefs. By investing in solar power, we can ensure that we have the energy we need to support these initiatives without contributing to the very problem we seek to solve. 
In fact, several organizations are already using solar power to support biorock initiatives. For example, the Biorock Indonesia Foundation has installed solar panels to power its biorock systems, and the Solar Coral Reef Project is using solar power to support coral reef restoration efforts in the Caribbean. 
I believe that by investing in solar power, we can support the regeneration of coral reefs and other important environmental initiatives while also promoting a cleaner and more sustainable future for all of us. 
 
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I hope it has inspired you to consider the importance of renewable energy in supporting environmental initiatives 
 

Sincerely Leah Schweyer-Merigold 

Sources  

https://www.treehugger.com/rebuild-coral-reefs-quickly-just-add-electricity-4867751

By Michael d’Estries 

Updated December 2, 2019 

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