Coral reefs around the world are being damaged by human activity and climate change. But these 3D-printed terracotta tiles are designed to help corals grow stronger and restore ocean life.
Coral reefs are under threat from climate change and pollution. In Hong Kong, technology to regrow coral can help"reset the clock," according to startup archiREEF.
for construction materials. This created a major barrier to restoration, says Baker as"the hard bottom of the seafloor has been mined away," leaving only sand and rubble. This artificial reef is made from tiles that are roughly two feet wide, and mimic the natural shape of platygyra, known as"." Its twisting"valleys" attract marine life which can nest or hide from predators, says Yu.Vriko Yu
More than 130 of these tiles were installed on the seabed in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in the summer of 2020, and archiREEF was born.The 3D-printed tiles are just one small part of archiREEF's business model. After engaging corporate clients and governments to sponsor a restoration project, archiREEF will identify a site for restoration, install the reef tiles, and continue to manage the site for up to five years, monitoring the growth and the biodiversity of the reef.
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