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 …

Artificial reefs are used around the world for many purposes, including widespread
deployment to increase fishery yields. These reefs are well‐studied from a direct fisheries …

Fungi have evolved mechanisms to function in the harsh conditions of the Arctic Ocean and
its adjacent seas. Despite the ecological and industrial potential of these fungi and the …

Simple Summary Artificial reefs improve the yield of artisanal fishing grounds by creating
habitats with enhanced productivity, similar to those of natural reefs. For an adequate …

Marine ecosystem is a rich energy reservoir supporting diverse lifeforms. Filamentous fungi
colonize various substrates of marine ecosystems in the form of saprotrophs, parasites and …

Fungi are an important and understudied component of coastal biomes including sand
beaches. Basic biogeographic diversity data are lacking for marine fungi in most parts of the …

Concrete and wood are commonly used to manufacture artificial reefs (ARs) worldwide for
marine resource enhancement and habitat restoration. Although microbial biofilms play an …

Concrete is the most utilized construction material worldwide. In the marine environment, it is
subject to chemical degradation through reactions with chloride (the most important ion) …

Abstract Many Artificial Reefs (ARs) have been used worldwide for marine habitat and coral
reef restoration. However, the microbial community structure that colonize the ARs and their …

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