Design, fabrication, and testing of artificial reef modules

Kizhakudan, Joe K and Kizhakudan, Shoba Joe and Remya, L and Senapathy, Marisennayya (2023) Design, fabrication, and testing of artificial reef modules. In: Course Manual on Fundamentals of Artificial Reefs for Improving Marine Fisheries in India. CMFRI Training Manual Series (32). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 25-39.

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Abstract

Artificial reefs were earlier thought to be a disposal end to waste materials such as cars, boats, aeroplanes, tanks, tires, appliances, oil rigs, and demolition articles. It is often much cheaper to just dump these materials in the ocean than dispose of them in a landfill. Many of the reef structures built in the early 1900’s were probably dumps to get rid of unsightly scrap materials. Then the concern among scientists increased when they realised that substances from these surplus materials might contribute to ocean pollution and destroy natural fish habitats. Materials used to make artificial reefs must be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate pollutants. They also have to be heavy enough not to be moved during storms and be made out of materials that will not corrode and collapse.

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