A large-scale coral reef restoration program in the Middle East is looking for a variety of reef enhancement structure types that may be used for various habitat types and areas of the reef. The structures should:
Provide medium to high relief structure in a variety of habitat types that lack suitable substrate for coral reef development
Be designed for efficiently planting and growing nursery-raised coral fragments
Mimic the natural environment (or be aesthetically pleasing for user experience areas)
Encourage natural settlement and colonization of corals and other reef-associated organisms
Provide habitat for the recruitment of fish size classes and species
Have the potential to be deployed at large scales
Minimize the growth of organisms unfavorable to coral growth (e.g. macro-algae)
Have no environmental impact on nearby reefs
Be environmentally responsible (e.g., low carbon footprint, ecologically friendly materials)
We are conducting market research that will inform a more formal Solicitation of Interest (SOI) process for reef enhancement structures from companies that specialize in artificial reef design, fabrication, and/or deployment. If interested, please provide your information in this Google form to receive additional details.
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