It is presented a systematic literature review of artificial reef research, including 620 studies
throughout the world from 1962 to 2018. The primary focus of this study was to examine long …

Man-made marine structures (MMS) are commonly used to describe any artificial structure in
the marine environment, encompassing oil and gas infrastructure and pipelines, artificial …

As part of efforts to restore fishery resources and recover damaged coastal ecosystems,
artificial reefs are often anchored on the seafloor in coastal zones, to provide new habitats …

Artificial reefs (ARs) have become an important tool to increase the ichthyofauna associated
with artisanal and commercial fishing. Integrated evaluations of ARs are necessary to …

Artificial reefs (ARs) have been used globally to increase fish stocks, especially for local
fisheries, but few studies have addressed the seasonal changes in fish attracted to ARs over …

The objective of this study is to describe the ethnoecological aspects, valorization, and
commercialization of target species caught by artisanal fishers on the northern coast of Rio …

Artificial reefs (ARs) are used to increase fisheries productivity especially in areas with
homogeneous seafloor, which are unfavorable for the development of commercial fisheries …

In order to contribute to the management of small-scale trawling fishing of the Xiphopenaeus
kroyeri shrimp, the aim of this study was to evaluate the local ecological knowledge (LEK) …

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 …

This study assesses the sustainability of mangrove crab (Ucides cordatus) gathering in the
mangrove of the Paraíba do Sul River estuary, located in southeast Brazil. Ethnographic …