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Throughout his excursions—be it in Portugal, the Netherlands, or Malaysia—Chris underscores the importance of ecological engineering. His team learns to mimic natural systems, promoting biodiversity on floating farms by cultivating multiple species—oysters, seaweed, shellfish—that interact symbiotically, improving water quality and ecosystem health.
For example, oysters act as natural water filters, oysters and mussels can be farmed with minimal feed, and seaweed can absorb excess nutrients, creating a balanced, sustainable aquaculture environment. These integrated systems exemplify nature-based solutions, emphasizing ecological resilience and resource efficiency.