Irish Scientists Help Damaged Coral with 3D-Printed Reefs

Irish scientists help damaged coral with 3D-printed reefs

Irish scientists have been using 3D-printed coral reefs to help damaged coral recover off the Irish and French coasts.

‘Encouraging’ results as University of Galway joins international mission to restore coral reefs

The research has seen 23 artificial reefs placed on the deep seabed off the south-west Porcupine Bank.

Irish scientists lay 3D-printed reefs in pioneering bid to restore deep-sea coral

Artificial reef project aims to speed up recovery process after decades of damage by commercial fishing ships

Artificial Reefs Deployed Off West Coast To Help Restore Deep Sea Coral

Twenty-three artificial reefs have been placed on the seabed off the south-west Porcupine Bank, off the west coast of Ireland and in the Bay of Biscay, France,as part of a project to restore deep sea coral. Researchers from University of…