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Posted On: February 7th 2025, 07:21 pm
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Our @usfhonors clay 3D printed Oyster Restoration Brick (ORB) research group will have a booth at @stpetescifest today & tmro from 10 am- 4 pm if you’d like to come check out some of our prototypes!
Funded by the @tampabayestuaryprogram, the ORB project aims to replenish the declining oyster population in the Tampa Bay Area. Given the increased use of synthetic materials on seawalls amongst many other pressing factors, our community has seen a drastic decline of oyster populations along developed waterfronts. This effort initiates a propagation system with clay 3D printed ORBs to help reseed areas which have already been eradicated. The printed textures allow for maximum surface area for growth and protective cavities to protect the spat when they are most vulnerable for at risk zones.
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We will also have a display at @peoplesmuseumlk in Ireland exhibiting some of our samples at the @notionsshow opening next week!
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Huge thanks to all of our partners & collaborators: @theclayco_op @cmaquarium @usfhonors students, @usfsphonorscollege @usfstpetersburg @usfmarinescience @3dpotter @sandycurth @oliverimoldow @_iwbc @kieran_herman_insta @ganesh_nikita & more!
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#habitatrestoration #3dprinting #clay3dprinting #ceramic3dprinting #ceramics #naturalmaterials #oysters #oysterreef #oysterrestoration #reefs #artificialreef #prototypes #usf #usfhonors
Funded by the @tampabayestuaryprogram, the ORB project aims to replenish the declining oyster population in the Tampa Bay Area. Given the increased use of synthetic materials on seawalls amongst many other pressing factors, our community has seen a drastic decline of oyster populations along developed waterfronts. This effort initiates a propagation system with clay 3D printed ORBs to help reseed areas which have already been eradicated. The printed textures allow for maximum surface area for growth and protective cavities to protect the spat when they are most vulnerable for at risk zones.
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We will also have a display at @peoplesmuseumlk in Ireland exhibiting some of our samples at the @notionsshow opening next week!
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Huge thanks to all of our partners & collaborators: @theclayco_op @cmaquarium @usfhonors students, @usfsphonorscollege @usfstpetersburg @usfmarinescience @3dpotter @sandycurth @oliverimoldow @_iwbc @kieran_herman_insta @ganesh_nikita & more!
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#habitatrestoration #3dprinting #clay3dprinting #ceramic3dprinting #ceramics #naturalmaterials #oysters #oysterreef #oysterrestoration #reefs #artificialreef #prototypes #usf #usfhonors
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a year agolauramadorg
😍😍😍😍 Tina you are amazing! Congrats! Lucky oysters that get to live in your art and research.
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