Under growing recognition of the need to restore marine ecosystems and promote the
sustainable use of ocean resources, this research delves into an analysis of studies on …

Marine artificial structures (MAS), including oil and gas installations (O&G) and offshore wind
farms (OWFs), have a finite operational period. Selecting the most suitable decommissioning …

Artificial reefs featuring different shapes and functions have been deployed around the
world, causing impacts on marine ecosystems. However, the approaches typically used to …

Installing artificial reefs (ARs) on the seabed creates a hard substrate that alters water flow
and causes different species to settle. For this reason, by applying hydrodynamics to ARs, a …

The seas and oceans of the planet provide a wide range of essential resources. However,
marine ecosystems are undergoing severe degradation due to the unsustainable …

Artificial reefs (AR), which are integral tools for fish management, ecological reconciliation
and restoration efforts, require non-polluting materials and intricate designs that mimic …

The design of an artificial reef (AR) module for improving the fishing productivity of
cephalopod molluscs in the Ares-Betanzos estuary (Galicia, NW Spain) is addressed in this …

Particulate organic matters (POMs) are small (< 1 mm in diameter) and disperse or
accumulate along water flow. Their interaction with an artificial reef (AR) is important …

Artificial reefs enhance the biological, physical, and socioeconomic processes associated
with natural reefs. Omani fishermen have often used tires and old car frames to create …

The placement of artificial reef (AR) units on the seabed modifies the velocity field of the
water, making the nutrients circulate properly and creating the necessary habitat for the …