Friday, October 24, 2014

Artificial Reefs, Underwater Structures, Design Revolution

Underwater 'habitat tourism' scale test

Artificial reefs are man-made underwater structures typically built to provide a stable habitat for marine life, but they can also provide some of the world's top diving destinations. 
 
Next generation reefs are also know as 'Habitat Tourism' sites or 'Dynamic Reefs.'
 
Because they are often made from things like scuttling old ships and other defunct structures (such as tanks or subway cars), they supply divers with an opportunity to swim with marine life and a majestic view of sunken history. 
 
Some artificial reefs are otherworldly structures built by design teams, such as the one seen here - Reef Worlds  - "The Pearl of Dubai." 
 
Resort developers around the world are just now realizing they have unused acres of waterfront spaces beyond the high tide mark where the creation of new habitat and client engagement is good for the bottom line.
 
Read more here. 

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