# Aquatic Floating Farms The 'Green Ocean' Floating Marine Farm Harvests Nutrients from the Sea By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/07/this-floating-farm-turns-salty-seawater-into-nutrients-for-agriculture-improves-marine-environment/) & [n-ark.jp](https://www.n-ark.jp/)  The conceptual '[Green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-gel) Ocean' floating marine farm has been designed by Japan-based N-Ark as a sustainable farming solution that would work diligently to support plant life by harnessing sea-based nutrient. The farming system would absorb nutrients and water from the sea in order to support specific plants that are suited for being grown as such. The floating greenhouse would feature a solar-powered design that would actually work to support aquatic life thanks to its symbiotic functionality. The conceptual 'Green Ocean' floating marine farm has been developed in partnership with Cultivera to hopefully get the system up and running by 2022. This could work to drastically change approaches to farming and help to expand the ways in which we cultivate our food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aquatic Farming:** The use of floating farms in order to cultivate food in a sustainable manner and minimize land usage. - **Symbiotic Designs:** Designing structures that are symbiotic with their environment, and that support the surrounding wildlife while still fulfilling their intended purpose. - **Marine Nutrient Absorption:** The absorption of valuable nutrients from the sea in order to promote plant growth and reduce environmental waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** Innovative techniques for sustainable agriculture, such as aquatic farming, have the potential to greatly enhance food production while minimizing environmental impact. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing technologies that generate energy in a sustainable way, such as the solar-powered design of the floating farm, can revolutionize many industries and create new business opportunities. - **Environmental Conservation:** The concept of symbiosis between technology and nature is becoming increasingly popular as people recognize the importance of protecting and preserving our resources, which creates opportunities for businesses offering eco-friendly solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Aquafarming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivation-robot.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [App Controlled Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm.md) - [Floating Marine Park Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smrket.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md)