The Arabian Gulf (hereafter 'the Gulf') is renowned for its unique ecological characteristics
and distinct marine life. It offers a diverse range of ecosystems that have adapted to the …

Coral reefs worldwide are under severe threat due to their inherent fragility and urgent need
for conservation. The escalating tourism in coral reefs significantly impacts the marine …

Morphological complexity and diversity are key design features for forming artificial reefs that
can support marine communities. Towards this end, 3D Printing (3DP) has become a unique …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review cases of artificial reefs built through additive
manufacturing (AM) technologies and analyse their ecological goals, fabrication process …

Abstract 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology is still in the early stages of research in the
construction industry, and the development of underwater 3D concrete printing (U3DCP) …

Assessing the effectiveness of artificial structures as a monitoring tool for benthic diversity in
temperate reefs is crucial to determining their relevance in reef conservation and …

Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and magnitude. Consequently, it is
important to understand their effects and remediation. Resilience reflects the ability of an …

Coral nurseries and associated techniques are the most common and widespread reef
restoration methods worldwide. Due to the rapid decline of coral reefs, coral nurseries need …

Environmental assessment (EA) evaluates the environmental impacts of proposed projects,
plans or policies to inform decision making. While several studies have highlighted the …

Anthropomorphic activities have caused major damage to ecosystems worldwide. Although
documenting this damage is important, implementing measures to halt and reverse …