Ep. 162 ShoreLock restores critically eroding coastlines with Blayne Ross
About ShoteLock:
ShoreLocks mandate is to protect and restore critically eroding coastlines through sustainable, proactive coastal maintenance around the globe.
When sand looses its ability to bind with other sand particles, the result is increased erosion. Thus, hydrophobic sand that cannot bind with water is more easily washed away. ShoreLock promotes that relationship by the retention of interstitial water, facilitating the accretion of sand along the beach.
By promoting hydrogen bonding, a liquid bridge is formed between grains of sand. This liquid bridge increases surface tension and allows natural accretion to occur through tidal wave action. ShoreLock also promotes dewatering below the surface level of the beach to help reduce escarpment.
About Blayne Ross:
Blayne is a creative entrepreneur, experience designer and producer known for award winning experiences, environments and content that sparks meaningful connections.
He began his career in the entertainment industry in 2001 and quickly found a home working on the Emmy nominated HBO series Six Feet Under at the Greenblatt Janollari Studio. With a passion for complex stories that influence culture, Blayne became a Creative Executive in Original Programming for the Showtime Network, where he supervised "hit" series such as The L Word and Queer As Folk. He also helped develop the critically acclaimed, Peabody award winning political drama Brotherhood.
Embracing his love of design and inspired physical environments, Blayne left Los Angeles for New York City to found a Design-Build shop, The Argyle Group. There, Blayne provided an end-to-end solution including architecture, interior design and construction services for clientele ranging from the Hamptons to Hawaii. Currently, he runs KAID a interior design and development company that has remodeled some of Manhattan's largest residential buildings in addition to developing furnished, single family, luxury, lifestyle properties.
A triathlete, Blayne currently resides in New York City with a B.A in Advertising from the University of Florida and a Business Administration Concentration.