India : artificial reefs to protect marine ecosystems
Odisha is establishing 93 units of artificial reefs along its coastline in a bid to conserve the marine ecosystem and for sustainable fisheries.
The state has conducted pre-deployment surveys and studies to avoid past mistakes.
Experts say that community participation is essential for artificial reef projects to be effective.
The eastern coastal state of Odisha, with its unique geo-climatic setting, stands at the frontline of nature’s fury. The escalating coastal vulnerability has turned the region into a hotspot for climate-induced disasters, while also threatening its fragile marine ecosystem, disrupting biodiversity, and endangering coastal habitats. To address these challenges, Odisha plans to establish 93 artificial reef units along its 480-kilometre coastline.
More on : https://india.mongabay.com/2025/02/experimenting-with-artificial-reefs-to-protect-marine-ecosystems/
