{"id":3500,"date":"2024-06-05T15:45:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/nemos-garden-a-unique-undersea-farming-initiative\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:53:00","slug":"nemos-garden-a-unique-undersea-farming-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/english\/nemos-garden-a-unique-undersea-farming-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Nemo&#8217;s Garden: A Unique Undersea Farming Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Nemo&#8217;s Garden, led by Ocean Reef Group, revolutionizes the world of agriculture with the idea of \u200b\u200bgrowing plants in tanks placed under the sea.  Built deep off the coast of Italy&#8217;s Noli, this innovative project enables the submerged cultivation of a variety of vegetables such as peas, lettuce, basil and strawberries.  Designed for food security and sustainable agriculture solutions, Nemo&#8217;s Garden also offers a new living space to the marine ecosystem.  This unique initiative takes its name from the movie &#8220;Finding Nemo&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>climate change<\/strong>One of the most obvious effects of climate change is that it deeply affects agricultural areas.  Every year, the area of \u200b\u200binfertile soil increases, either heavy rains erode the soil or drought occurs in periods without rainfall for a long time.  In this case, the search for alternative methods for the future of agriculture becomes inevitable.  Nemo&#8217;s Garden project offers a very effective solution at this point.  In this project, an innovative approach has been adopted to enable underwater agriculture, apart from terrestrial agriculture.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13126\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>When the visuals of the project are examined, one can feel like they are in a science fiction movie.  But what is actually accomplished is the cultivation of terrestrial plants under water.  This project is an alternative agricultural model for areas where environmental conditions, economic or morphological reasons negatively affect the development of plants.  In this way, it becomes possible to carry out efficient agriculture without being dependent on land.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information about Nemo&#8217;s Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The project was launched in 2012 <strong>Noli on the Italian Riviera<\/strong> It started on the coasts under the leadership of Sergio Gamberini, founder of Ocean Reef Group.  In northern Italy, 100 meters off the coast of Noli, a group of balloon-like plant tanks lies deep in the blue waters.  Many vegetables such as peas, lettuce, basil, strawberries and red cabbage are grown in these tanks.  With the help of a group of agricultural experts, the Italian diving company has managed to open a new page in food production using technology.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13127\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden6-1024x680.webp\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden6-1024x680.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13127\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Within the scope of the research that started in 2012, in each <strong>Seven tanks containing 22 plants <\/strong>placed under water.  The design of the tanks has been improved over time, ensuring resistance to rust and floods.  The Italian Group has received permission from the local government to do this work and can produce for five months of the year, from May to September.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Obtains Clean Water by Purifying Sea Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to the hydroponic system, the company obtains clean water by purifying sea water.  Hydroponics means standing water culture.  This system is a method of growing plants without soil.  Instead of nutrients in the soil, plants benefit from a nutrient solution containing the minerals they need.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13128\" style=\"width:820px;height:auto\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden1.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13128\" style=\"width:820px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The seawater in the tanks evaporates, then the drops condense on the roof and come down as clean water to feed the plants.  Unlike underground hydroponic systems and greenhouses, which utilize different heating and cooling systems and LED lights, subsea production provides constant heat.  This eliminates the negative effects of bad weather conditions on the soil.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can Plants Benefit from Sunlight Under Water?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to research, plants need the red spectrum in sunlight for physiological development.  The red light can reach depths of 5 to 15 meters.  Therefore, plant tanks are placed five to eight meters below the water level.  Plant tanks are maintained by experienced divers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13129\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden4-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13129\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Ocean Reef Group<\/strong>It has been managed by the Gamberini family for 60 years.  Luca Gamberini states that underwater agriculture is very important for the future of the food industry.  The Nemo&#8217;s Garden team aims to develop aquaponics in areas lacking fertile soil or water.  Currently, the only concern is that these projects could disrupt local food infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Although production has not yet reached commercial scale, the aim of the project is to see whether production is sustainable.  Diversification of products is another evaluation factor.  According to Gamberini, this is possible.  Tests carried out by the company reveal that the seeds grow much faster under water.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13130\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden5-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13130\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The First Product Produced in Biospheres was Basil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the first phase, the project was implemented using two biospheres made of 800 liters of polyethylene.  The first crop produced in these biospheres was basil.  A higher essential oil content was detected in basil grown under water than in other growing methods, resulting in a more intense taste.<\/p>\n<p>In the later stages of the project, many products such as strawberries, lettuce, arugula, beans, peas, pumpkin, sage, mint, mushrooms, thyme and coriander were grown in 2,000 liter biospheres.  However, not every crop showed the expected growth and failed under the temperature and humidity conditions within the biosphere.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, the system was further developed by adding the tree of life to the biospheres.  By adding hydroponic systems, an average of 90 plants could be grown in each biosphere.  However, the severe storm on the Mediterranean coast in 2018 caused great damage to the system.  The water level within the biospheres rose to a level that would submerge plants and technical equipment was damaged.  After this incident, efforts were initiated to fix the system again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13131\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden8-1024x768.jpg\" data-lazy- title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/kasifiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Nemos-Garden8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13131\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Biospheres Do Not Harm the Marine Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently, 6 biospheres, each with a volume of 2,000 liters, are anchored to the seabed.  To ensure optimum growing conditions and prevent diseases, data from the biospheres such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, humidity, illumination and temperature are constantly monitored through sensors.  In this way, data can be checked and necessary changes made without the need to dive into the biosphere from land.<\/p>\n<p>There has been no evidence so far that biospheres harm the marine ecosystem.  On the contrary, the presence of previously unobserved species was detected on the coast where the biospheres are located, and species diversity increased.  In particular, it has been observed that octopuses take shelter under balloons, crabs enter the biosphere by climbing the anchors of balloons, and seahorses are frequently seen around the biosphere.  It has been observed that no living creature harms the biosphere; on the contrary, biospheres have served as artificial reefs and become habitats for many living creatures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To join our WhatsApp group <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/GcUb561wzz44AcjKoMQHY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h5>Share<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nemo&#8217;s Garden, led by Ocean Reef Group, revolutionizes the world of agriculture with the idea of \u200b\u200bgrowing plants in tanks placed under the sea. Built deep off the coast of Italy&#8217;s Noli, this innovative project enables the submerged cultivation of a variety of vegetables such as peas, lettuce, basil and strawberries. 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