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Are they helpful or harmful to ocean systems? Artificial reefs Are they helpful or harmful to ocean systems?

Artificial reef: An artificial reef is a human made structure that is built with the specific aim of promoting the marine life of an area. Some artificial reefs were purposely built such as reef balls made from concrete or PVC whilst others are manmade items that have been sunk on purpose such as wrecks or construction debris.

Materials: SHIPWRECK

Cement blocks

Concrete Pipes

Tires

Regardless of how they are built artificial reefs generally provide hard surfaces where invertebrates such as oysters and barnacles as well as corals attach. The accumulation of these things makes artificial reefs popular with other species of fish who will visit the areas to feed.

The History of Artificial Reefs You may think that artificial reefs are a relatively new phenomenon however the history of them actually dates back to the Ancient Persians. The artificial reefs built back then weren’t for ecological reasons as described above but rather for trapping enemy ships and thwarting Indian pirates. The first time that artificial reefs were built for the purposes of ecology is believed to have been in 17th century Japan when rocks and rubble were used to grow kelp and hence increase fish yields. Kelp: A large brown seaweed.

Create a T Chart about the pros and cons of making an artificial reef

The Pros of Artificial Reefs They improve the marine life in a certain area They provide a new location for fishermen to fish and which works to ease the pressure on natural reefs They are a great way to get rid of large objects that would otherwise be placed on landfills Artificial reefs can be just as beautiful as the natural varieties and so help towards the tourist and diving trades They can also help to rebuild a fish population so further revenue can be made through offshore fishing

The Cons of Artificial Reefs Some people and organisations including the Ocean Conservancy group state that artificial reefs have very little benefit and instead do more harm than good. Some of the cons associated with artificial reefs include: The materials used in artificial reefs can cause harmful damage to the eco system especially when tires are used Some businesses use artificial reefs as a reason to just dump their stuff in the ocean If an artificial reef site is not chosen correctly it can cause damage to the marine life and other reefs in the close vicinity Due to the amount of fish that artificial reefs attract there are concerns by many that it could lead to over fishing

Example of an Artificial reef: Underwater Museum in Cancun Mexico. Here you will find 100’s of status in just 15ft and 30ft of water. The reef is a perfect place for an afterno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0OXACplKXoon dive or a snorkel tour.

Create a summary discussing the pros and cons of creating artificial reefs, and emphasize your position on the subject. *minimum half a page, also answer the following questions. Why do some scientists believe that artificial reefs actually decrease the fish population in some areas? A. Large predators living near artificial reefs eat most of the fish that are attracted to the reefs B. Artificial reefs take up large areas of space, leaving very little of the ocean floor uncovered. C. Fish eggs laid around and in artificial reefs get caught in small cracks, causing the hatchlings to die. D. Fish from other areas are attracted to artificial reefs, making it easier for humans to overharvest the fish population in the area. Artificial reefs are added to marine populations by human conservationists in an effort to positively influence the habitat. Which of the following describes a way in which artificial reefs can negatively affect the marine habitat? Artificial reefs can provide more livable space for marine organisms in the area. The reefs can easily be found by commercial and recreational fisherman. c. The reefs can provide hiding places from smaller prey species who otherwise would live in open water. d. The artificial reefs used for recreational purposes encourage tourism.