Today marks an exciting day for the city of Miami and the Coral Restoration Foundation, as they deploy the first of their unique hybrid reefs off the coast. These hybrid reefs are the result of a three-year collaboration between the Coral Restoration Foundation and the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. The reefs, composed of both limestone and 3D-printed coral-inspired structures, are the first of their kind in Miami and are intended to provide valuable habitat for corals and other marine life. The hybrid reefs are expected to provide a much-needed boost to the area’s coral reef populations, which have been declining due to climate change and human activity. It is hoped that the reefs will provide a safe haven for coral and other marine life, and help to restore the local reef ecosystems.

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source: Phys.org