Artificial Reef Collection (#3)

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8104
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals beginning to grow on a Biorock reef restoration structure made from old bicycles

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8105
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals beginning to grow on a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8103
Biorock reef restoration. Sign declaring the Pemuteran Biorock Coral Restoration Area, Pemuteran, Bali, Indonesia, as a no-fishing zone

Yellow moray eel (Gymnothorax melatremus) living in an artificial reef under an oil rig near Mabul Island, Sabah, Malaysia

Reef balls to form an artificial reef
A diver checks reef balls in place on seabed to form an artificial reef. Photographed at Kuda Harra, Maldives

Gantry gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Ladder on the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Coral growth inside the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Diver inside the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Coral encrusted porthole on the Lesleen M wreck, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Artificial reef. Ceramic structures placed on a reef to encourage coral growth and fish life. Photographed in Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Coral reef rehabilitation. Ceramic structures anchored onto damaged a coral reef. These ceramic modules are designed to mimic branching coral colonies

Shipwreck and snappers (family Lutjanidae). This ship was sunk to create a new artificial reef. This helps to encourage coral growth and marine life by providing a new habitat for them

Shipwreck and fish. This ship was sunk to create a new artificial reef. This helps to encourage coral growth and marine life by providing a new habitat for them

Reef balls on the sea bed, Indonesia
Reef balls on the sea bed. Reef balls were first developed in the US as a way to help the restoration of damaged coral reefs

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia
Biorock reef restoration. Coral fragment cemented to a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

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"Discovering the Hidden Beauty: Exploring Artificial Reefs around the World" Crinoid (Crinoidea) on artificial reef. Mabul, Malaysia: Witness the vibrant colors and intricate patterns as a crinoid gracefully perches on an artificial reef in Mabul, Malaysia. These man-made structures provide a new home for marine life to thrive. Fragments of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) and staghorn coral: Acropora cervicornis growing: Marvel at nature's resilience as fragments of elkhorn and staghorn corals find refuge on an artificial reef, showcasing their remarkable growth amidst challenging conditions. Wreck of tugboat Blue Plunder, Nassau, Bahamas. One year after sinking: Explore the captivating transformation of a sunken tugboat into an enchanting underwater oasis as it becomes an integral part of an artificial reef ecosystem in Nassau, Bahamas. Remoras suck the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji: Observe nature's symbiotic relationship unfold before your eyes as remoras attach themselves to the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji, finding shelter and sustenance within this man-made haven. An oyster toadfish sitting inside the USS Indra shipwreck: Delve into the mysterious depths where even unexpected inhabitants like oyster toadfish seek solace within sunken vessels like the USS Indra shipwreck – now transformed into an extraordinary artificial reef habitat. 6 & Diver explores the wreck of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane: Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside divers exploring the hauntingly beautiful wreckage site of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane turned artifical reef – witness history merging with marine life beneath tranquil waters. An Atlantic Spadefish swims amongst USS Indra shipwreck.