Design Methodology

The Experiment

A series of 14 observational pods spaced at a distance to allow for full range of motion without tangling. The pods test three variables that affect sea anenomes’ ability to host zooxanthellae: light, surface texture, and exposure to air.

Projected Timeline

We propose the use of cellulose wood fibers as the netting —it is stronger than steel and biodegradable. Thus, over the course of five years, the pods will become encrusted with muscles and other sea creatures, eventually becoming one self-sustaining, living organism mimicking the anemone environment. This will allow a controlled setting where we can test and study zooxanthellae growth in specific conditions.