Sponsor Reef Building

Artificial Reefs in the East Coast of Tamil Nadu

Multi phase modular artificial reef construction

Stage 1 –

Prefabrication of rebar dome and concrete anchors on land, the modular design enables deployment of the structures using small sized fishing vessels. Two major components; concrete anchors that use the suction of the ocean to stay in place

And the modular dome which is assembled in site.

The dome and anchor undergo rapid mineral accretion on land to circumvent the logistical challenges of providing continuous power till the reef becomes self sustainable.

Stage 2 –

In site assembly can be rapidly achieved due to the modular natures of the entire structure. Post assembly of structure . The top of the dome is connected to a floating natural feed to attract marine life to the new structure. The feed platform will consist of floating wood and palm leaves as feed to attract fish to the new environment.

Populating the artificial will be done through transplantation of endangered and rare corals from a suitable coral nursery and will be attached to superstore using latest non interactive adhesive and metallic ties.

Support the reef

Public funding through grants by state

and central governments, hinterland governments can also support the life of the ocean as they have a direct impact on the ocean.

Corporate social responsibility funding to offset Injuries to the environment by heavy industries.

Corporate branding tie-up for continuous maintenance and conservation; Using Side-scan sonar for non-invasive

Monitoring bringing the overhead costs of reef study drastically down.

Utilizing decentralized blockchain funding to generate Global participation to support the reef building efforts. Blockchain technology will reduce the entry barriers for global Individuals to support the project by side stepping the traditional international banking restriction and would mitigate the undue Influence of vested interests in the project.

Benefits of Artificial Reefs

An artificial reef is a human made structure that is built with the specific aim of promoting the marine life of an area.

Some artificial reefs were purposely built such as reef balls made from concrete or PVC whilst others are man made items that have been sunk on purpose such as wrecks or construction debris.

Regardless of how they are built artificial reefs generally provide hard surfaces where invertebrates such as oysters and barnacles as well as corals attach. The accumulation of these things makes artificial reefs popular with other species of fish who will visit the areas to feed.

From tourism to marine recreation and sport fishing, reefs play an important role in local economies. They’re also essential to the health of the ocean, providing habitat for a variety of marine life and increasing coastal resilience to storms.

To support thriving coastlines and ocean ecosystems, Interior employees and programs are working with local partners to build artificial reefs -- creating refuge for marine life.

Conservation Reasons

This is one of the main reasons to build artificial reefs today. Many reefs have been damaged by human (or natural) impact and researchers agree that this is a large threat to the oceans and also humankind. Coral reef restoration of any sort is an important tool to remedy these negative impacts.

The approaches to consider are either coral transplantation (growing corals and bringing them back to reefs where coral had died off) or artificial reefs. A common practice today is a combined approach of artificial reefs and coral transplantation to the structures

Erosion

Artificial reefs can help to prevent coastal erosion by either forcing waves to break further away from the beach or to hold sediment on the shallow areas

They attract tourists

From surfers to snorkelers to scuba divers – the artificial reef help attract more tourists to a destination. The economic value will increase the interest in protecting the ocean even more.

So even considering all the cons artificial reefs are a good way of trying to improve the underwater ecosystem and a lot more research is necessary to find the best way to do so. While we are in the process of finding good options of restoring habitats for marine life, artificial reefs are a good start as long as they are not toxic and are properly attached to the ocean floor.

I might not need to mention here that we would be better to take measures before restoration becomes necessary, but it seems we have already passed this point.