Artificial reefs are structures that humans put in place underwater that create habitat for sea life. A new study shows for the first time how much of the US ocean floor they cover.
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Concrete structures can recreate the complex forms of reefs, offering refuge to wildlife.
Decommissioning offshore structures is expensive and environmentally damaging – so why is it illegal to leave them where they are?
Coral reefs are in crisis around the world, and may disappear entirely. 3D printing is a new idea to help them – but it won’t be a cure all.
The wrecks of the German WWI fleet are home to an abundance of biodiverse marine life, now under threat from climate change.
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Honorary Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, University of Aberdeen
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