Larry, A very well written article. Thank you. Alas I was one of the American investors from 2009 who determined that, if properly processed, marine aragonite could have an application as a filter in the plastics industry, capture sulphur emissions in energy production, used as a soil conditioner in agriculture, as an ingredient in glass and cement production and as an additive in livestock feed. It can also be used for sand applications - as in playgrounds, acquaria etc. And as you know we went bust.
I was always curious as to the negative reaction in the Bahamian press regarding aragonite excavation. My understanding was that any sand that was mined would be taken from far out in the ocean and out of sight. Do Bahamians actually believe there were going to be tractors on their beaches?
earth2tim says...
Larry, A very well written article. Thank you. Alas I was one of the American investors from
2009 who determined that, if properly processed, marine aragonite could have an application as a filter in the plastics industry, capture sulphur emissions in energy production, used as a soil conditioner in agriculture, as an ingredient in glass and cement production and as an additive in livestock feed. It can also be used for sand applications - as in playgrounds, acquaria etc. And as you know we went bust.
I was always curious as to the negative reaction in the Bahamian press regarding aragonite excavation. My understanding was that any sand that was mined would be taken from far out in the ocean and out of sight. Do Bahamians actually believe there were going to be tractors on their beaches?
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2017…
On TOUGH CALL: Why Bahamian beaches are safe from the excavators
Posted 19 January 2017, 3:41 p.m. Suggest removal