3D Printing - Faster and Easier Coral Restoration Technique
Sudarshan S.*
Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Rathi Bhuvaneswari G.
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharastra (400 061), India
S.P. Shukla
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharastra (400 061), India
Aanand S.
Erode Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture, Bhavanisagar, Erode, Tamil Nadu (638 451), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: 3D Printing, Bioprinting, Coral reefs, Restoration
Abstract
Coral reefs are one of the most productive ecosystems and most abundant species on Earth. In the past few decades, coral reef communities experience profound changes at a global scale as a consequence of climate change and anthropogenic disturbance. Artificial reefs have been traditionally used to create a sheltered area for fish and other aquatic organism, thus, regenerate damaged ecosystems. Currently, 3D printing technology offers significant advantages in the development of objects and tools across an array of fields and has been implemented in an increasing number of ecological studies. Therefore, this article summarize different 3D printing technologies that have been used in coral reef restoration.
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