Low voltage current to stimulate growth of coral off South Florida coast

October 7th, 2008 By David Fleshler

The thunderclaps and lightning flashes of Victor Frankenstein's laboratory seem far removed from the sunshine, hotels and snorkelers of the South Florida coast. But the town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is pursuing the dream of using electricity to help generate life.

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  The voltage and polarity are critical! I hope the work will be well documented. Information on "life thresholds" is lacking. It involves careful stimulation, etc.
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• GrayMouser - Oct 31, 2008
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  Have they filed an Environmental Impact Study?
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