If you're hoping that reef-restoring coral larvae will settle down in damaged reefs, you can't just sit around and wait for it to happen. You have to get out there and entice the larvae, which is exactly what a new algae-based gel is designed to do.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: UC San Diego, Scripps Research Institute, Coral, Algae, Hydrogels
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Larvae-attracting gel could help repopulate decimated coral reefs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 9 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
designed to support marine life, these tiles water-holding pockets reduce the impact of waves along the seawalls.
The post 3D printed coral reefs in miami fight climate change using microenvironments on seawalls appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Smart acoustic system uses AI to search for "fish calls" in coral reefs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 83 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
You may not think of fish as being noisy, but they can actually be a pretty vocal bunch. A new AI system is able to quickly identify specific fish calls within general reef noise, allowing scientists to better track local populations.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Fish, Acoustics, Sound, Identification, Coral
Damaged coral reefs are getting a helping (robotic) hand
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Various groups are now growing baby corals for transplantation into the world's disappearing reefs, but they need a hand. A new robotic hand has been created to help, by carefully and efficiently transferring the li'l corals between tanks as they grow up.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Ecology, CSIRO, Coral, Soft Robotics
The secret to saving our reefs may lie in the sea cucumber
Posted by ArielTechGeek 447 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Although the humble sea cucumber may not look like much, it could soon be recruited to help save the world's coral reefs. The bottom-dwelling animals have been found to play a vital role in protecting corals from harmful bacteria.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, Coral, Ecology
Dead-tree pyramids show promise as quick and easy artificial reefs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 648 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Although artificial reefs certainly do help restore damaged marine ecosystems, they're usually made of heavy manmade materials that must be formed into shape. Now, however, scientists are reporting success using readily-available dead pear trees.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Ocean, Ecology, Tree, Conservation
Dubai Reefs: World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled
Posted by ArielTechGeek 756 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
URB, a developer of sustainable cities, has unveiled its plans for what is being billed as "the world’s largest ocean restoration project" on the Dubai coast, called Dubai Reefs.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: sustainable design, Ocean, Ocean Cleanup project, Renewable Energy, Dubai
considered the world's largest ocean restoration project, 'dubai reefs' will generate more than 30,000 jobs in a green economy.
The post URB unveils ‘dubai reefs’, a floating living lab for marine restoration and ecotourism appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
the bacteria-infused ink is 3D printer ready and can produce mineralized bio-composites that are sturdy, lightweight, and eco-friendly.
The post 3D printable ink with lots of bacteria can restore damaged marine reefs and sculptures appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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