Artificial Reefs by https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx Madeline, Kasey, Kaylie, Hannah en-us 2017-01-10 20:41:06 UTC 2017-01-12 02:21:40 UTC hello@padlet.com goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146389228
When creating artificial reefs make sure to avoid using car tires. Old tires disintegrate in the salt water and leave behind toxins. Car tires are generally banned.]]> 2017-01-10 20:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146389228 Materials/Items goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146390198 - Cinder block
- Concrete
- Rock
- Steel
-Tires
]]> 2017-01-10 20:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146390198 Building a reef goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146391242 Before you start building your reef make sure you have a Federal reef building permit. Next youll want to find a low current location to start building on. Once youve gotten your approved building materials youll need to make sure you have enough support to hold the system up. ]]> 2017-01-10 20:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146391242 Issues with Artificial Reefs goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146629167 Many materials used to make artificial reefs or structures that act as reefs have the ability to secrete chemicals in to the water after a certain amount of time. ]]> 2017-01-11 19:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146629167 Electro-mineral accretion (EMA) goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146683655 Mineral accretion involves applying a low voltage current to a metallic structure to cause limestone to crystallize on the surface, to which coral planulae can attach and grow. The electric current also speeds post-attachment growth.The voltage is low enough that it can be generated by floating solar panels or from wave motion. ]]> 2017-01-12 01:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146683655 Sunken Ships goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146684343 Sunken ships are a big cause of artificial reef pollution. Ships can release asbestos, iron, and lead paint. ]]> 2017-01-12 01:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146684343 Effects of Tire Reefs goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146685020 Tire reefs are a great material for artificial reefs due to experiments the show the the decomposition of rubber tires don't release chemical compounds. But studies on tire reefs show that tropical storms break apart tire reefs and wash them onto beaches, destroy natural reefs, and inhibit coral growth. Many areas in Florida and on the coasts of France have begun removing tire reefs. ]]> 2017-01-12 01:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146685020 goc_lover123 https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146686312 2017-01-12 02:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/goc_lover123/a2tq47422mzx/wish/146686312