MIT engineers created a sustainable cement artificial reef structure that reduces wave energy by 95%, protecting coastal communities while offering marine habitats.
MIT engineers designed an innovative artificial reef structure made from sustainable cement to mimic natural reefs' wave-buffering effects, reducing incoming wave energy by 95% and providing habitats for marine life. The architected reef design uses 10 times less material than existing artificial reefs and can be placed in any water. It aims to protect coastal communities from storm surges and flooding.
March 26, 2024
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