ReefCircular, a technology company based in Hundested, a port in Denmark, has claimed significant progress in creating artificial reefs.
After the company started its first tests in June last year, the results revealed positive effects in their marine biodiversity project. It was observed that a month after installation, the artificial reef was 100% covered in algae and other ocean organisms, creating an ideal hiding place, especially for young fish.
This quickly attracted breeding fish and other species with habitats on the ocean floor, including some unexpected arrivals such as cod and seals, which the people behind the project hail as having strong potential.
ReefCircular: We are exceeding expectations
The positive biodiversity data showed an increased marine life traffic by the reef installations compared to zones outside it. Since the start of the project, over 2.3 million visits have been registered, exceeding expectations and underlining the efficiency of the artificial reefs that the company have produced out of clay.
The Danish-based company hopes that this will create a pathway for additional marine biodiversity projects in Denmark as well as abroad.
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