Webinar: Blue Innovations

The SeaCities Lab at Griffith University conducts research on aquatic urbanism and floating marine structures. This presentation will explore floating projects that address solutions for marine protection, provide renewable energy, and ensure food security.

The SeaCities Lab has been at the forefront of the development of the SeaFisher novel offshore fish pen under the Blue Economy CRC, amongst other projects such as the SeaManta and SeaOasis.

The SeaManta is a floating artificial reef designed to enhance dive experiences, while the SeaSurveyor monitors Marine Protection Areas in international waters. SeaWatt 1000 introduces innovative floating 15MW Trestle Type wind turbines, along with a Floating Energy Island.

The SeaFisher project, under the Blue Economy CRC, focuses on large-scale offshore fish pen, while SeaOasis addresses food security challenges through sustainable floating devices functioning as integrated systems like terrestrial oases.

These projects, among others, have been published in journals and books such as ‘Global Blue Economy – Analysis, Developments, and Challenges: Offshore Fish Farming: Challenges and Developments in Fish Pen Designs’, ‘SeaCities: Aquatic Urbanism,’ ‘SeaCities: Urban Tactics for Sea-Level Rise,’ and ‘SeaOasis: Floating Aquaculture for Smallholders’ Global Food Security.’