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Floating ‘sea tree’ to protect flora and fauna both above and under water

The concept

Wasterstudio.nl is a company based in Amsterdam that has designed a floating habitat called the Sea Tree. This habitat promises to unfurl a secure sanctuary, both underwater and above the water surface, for both flora and fauna. The need of a concept like Sea Tree arises because of climatic change and rapid urbanization. These pose a threat toward plant and animal habitats, and this floating structure will help protect it and put forward positive environment advantages. The additional habitat will be for birds, bees, bats and other small animals and is unfit for human use.

Waterstudio.nl's Sea Tree

The inspiration

The only thing that stirred Waterstudio.nl to create Sea Tree was to protect natural habitats in cities that are at a risk of diminishing because of urbanization. The company anticipates that these eco friendly structures will be purchased by large companies, which will later donate them to cities. This will show their concern for the environment and in turn also help protect natural habitats in urban areas.

Eco credentials

Sea Tree is a space saving design that is 100% self sufficient. It will support a variety of flora and fauna, helping in their growth. It won’t consume any space on land and will be built on water bodies and harbors. The height and depth of the natural habitat can be tweaked as per the location. It will be crafted by making good use of offshore technology, which is almost similar to the oil storage towers spotted in open seas. It will provide a safe haven for small animals above the surface of water and support small water creatures underwater. The structure is tied up to the bottom of the water floor. It can also move a bit with the waves and wind.

Feasibility

The floating habitat is a feasible idea and will become a safe haven for flora and fauna. The best part being, it won’t eat up precious space on land and utilize harbors and water bodies. The structure has been ingeniously designed, which makes sure that human entry is not allowed. The narrow and steep sides will discourage human entry, making sure that animals are not disturbed.

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