Looking to replace some of the natural habitat lost to development in the Sydney Harbor, scientists are set to install an artificial reef outside the iconic Sydney Opera House as a way of preserving local marine biodiversity. The scientists have created specially designed hexagonal-shaped modules, with nine to be hung in the waters adjacent to the Sydney Opera House for a period of three years. If successful, more artificial reef structures will be installed to improve fish populations and marine biodiversity in the harbor.
This article was originally published on September 12, 2017
