Authors:
Seaman, W.
Publication Date:
2007
Abstract/Summary:
Artificial habitats in marine ecosystems are employed on a limited basis to restore degraded natural habitats and fisheries, and more extensively for a broader variety of purposes including biological conservation and enhancement as well as social and economic development. Included in the aims of human-made habitats classified as artificial reefs are: Aquaculture/marine ranching; promotion of biodiversity; mitigation of environmental damage; enhancement of recreational scuba diving; eco-tourism development; expansion of recreational fishing; artisanal and commercial fisheries production; protection of benthic habitats against illegal trawling; and research.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Hydrobiologia
Link:
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-1-4020-6156-1_13#page-1