UK researchers turn 50 tonnes of coal waste into thriving artificial reef in Poole Bay
British researchers constructed an artificial reef using waste material from a coal-fired power station and deployed it in Poole Bay. Marine life began inhabiting the structure almost immediately after it was placed underwater. Adult lobsters and edible crabs were recorded at the site within just three weeks of deployment. The reef also drew schools of pouting fish and provided a breeding environment for multiple species. The project demonstrates that industrial waste can be repurposed to create functional and productive marine habitats.
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