Bhaskar, Here is a Google search list I will be working through in trying to understanding on my last question as to the impact of diatoms on ocean acidification.
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Efficiency+of+the+CO2-concentrating+mechanism+of+diatoms&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart As I am just learning about this, please excuse my fumbling about. As diatoms are the main means of transporting CO2 to the ocean floor, would the idea of large-scale mid-ocean "diatom farms" appeal to you? Large scale Diatoms Mats can be positioned in the "Trash Gyres". The gyres are remote and have little surface current. I am sure you know of them, but I will include the Wiki for other readers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch Can you give some idea of the CO2 transport of diatoms to the ocean floor per km 2/time? I am sure a number of factors, such as type of diatom and mat depth would need to be considered. I do realize that the use of equipment is not your first preferred option. However, I can bring to the table a number of ideas on how to envelope floating diatom mats which can cover latterly thousands of square kilometers. These "controlled mats" could have a number of other benefits if other concepts are married to it. One point being that thick mats would entrain the decomposing trash in the gyres. This could lead to a method to remove that pollution on an ongoing way. Another potential benefit is the potential of large area cooling that would be expected from such large controlled mats. These mats do not have to be contentious. In that, open areas would be incorporated. They would not completely block the sun light from the underlying waters and passing sea life would adapt, probably in interesting ways. This does seem like a good way to use the gyres. Thanks again and please let me know your thoughts. Michael I will think about other additional possibilities for the concept and am interested in hear your views on such the concept. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To post to this group, send email to geoengineering@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to geoengineering+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/geoengineering?hl=en.
