Rising ocean temperatures have led to bleached corals that are devastating the environment. Could producing artificial corals via additive manufacturing fix this fragile ecosystem?
Prototypes of different shape and surface have been 3D printed for trials this year in Curacao, Bahamas, Mexico and Guam – image courtesy of SECURE. The design of a reef is complex, and could most accurately be replicated by using additive manufacturing technologies. Introducing this to the entire reef system across…
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