Artificial Reefs by https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef Marine Science 5th Period en-us 2016-12-09 19:57:45 UTC 2024-10-31 15:25:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png What are artificial reefs? sambixler46 https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/142905113 A human-made underwater structure, created to promote marine life in areas with a generally featureless bottom, to control erosion, block ship passage, or improve surfing.]]> 2016-12-09 20:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/142905113 Base Structure sambixler46 https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/142906005  Can be made from concrete, steel hulled vessels, oil and gas platforms, aircraft, railroad, subway, and street cars, designed structures, military hardware, natural materials, wood, shell, rock, dry docks, and wooden vessels, vehicles, vehicle tires, and miscellaneous other things.]]> 2016-12-09 20:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/142906005 Artificial Reef from a tank sambixler46 https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/142907404
]]> 2016-12-09 20:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/142907404 Pros of Artificial Coral Reefs Queencramer https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146101770
  • They improve the marine life in a certain area
  • They provide a new location for fishermen to fish and which works to ease the pressure on natural reefs
  • They are a great way to get rid of large objects that would otherwise be placed on landfills
  • Artificial reefs can be just as beautiful as the natural varieties and so help towards the tourist and diving trades
  • They can also help to rebuild a fish population so further revenue can be made through offshore fishing
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Some people and organizations including the Ocean Conservancy group state that artificial reefs have very little benefit and instead do more harm than good. Some of the cons associated with artificial reefs include:
  • The materials used in artificial reefs can cause harmful damage to the eco system especially when tires are used
  • Some businesses use artificial reefs as a reason to just dump their stuff in the ocean
  • If an artificial reef site is not chosen correctly it can cause damage to the marine life and other reefs in the close vicinity
  • Due to the amount of fish that artificial reefs attract there are concerns by many that it could lead to over fishing


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https://youtu.be/UxU655Nd4dI]]> 2017-01-09 19:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146103209 Fun Facts briant2412 https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146104451 When a structure is intentionally placed on the seafloor as an artificial reef, it can create habitat for a variety of marine life. For this reason, artificial reefs are often popular destinations for divers, snorkelers, and fishermen.]]> 2017-01-09 19:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146104451 mroof572 https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146106517 what are some materials artificial reefs can be made of?]]> 2017-01-09 19:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146106517 What is a benefit of artificial reefs? mroof572 https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146108570 2017-01-09 20:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146108570 Queencramer https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146370973 2017-01-10 19:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146370973 Queencramer https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146371803 2017-01-10 19:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sambixler46/reef/wish/146371803