Artificial Reefs

'Pyramids' planted to revive Boracay coral reefs

9 Feb 2012

Thousands of small 'pyramids' are being planted off the resort island of Boracay in an effort to bring its nearly destroyed coral reefs back to life, an environment group said Thursday. The pyramid-shaped reefbuds, which are about 70 centimeters (27 inches) tall, are not mere artificial reefs but will also serve as a medium for coral to grow back.

‘Pyramids’ planted to revive corals off Boracay

9 Feb 2012

MANILA, Philippines—Thousands of small “pyramids� are being planted off the Philippines’ famous Boracay resort island in an effort to bring its nearly destroyed coral reefs back to life, an environment group said Thursday. Over 300 of the structures were planted this week off Boracay’s coast and eventually about 5,000 will be placed in the sea, [...]

'Pyramids' planted to revive Philippine corals

9 Feb 2012

Thousands of small "pyramids" are being planted off the Philippines' famous Boracay resort island in an effort to bring its nearly destroyed coral reefs back to life, an environment group said Thursday.