METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF ALGAL BLOOMS

摘要

In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.

主权项

1. A method of remediation of an algae bloom, the method comprising:
examining an algae bloom to determine borders of an area of the algae bloom; selecting a first deployment means for a remediation agent, the remediation agent including a light absorbing compound suspended in a biodegradable semi-soluble casein product to inhibit photosynthesis in the algae; and with the first selected deployment means, deploying the remediation agent over the area of the algae bloom to cover the algae bloom.