Inspenet, May 31, 2023
Dubai plans to build the world’s largest artificial reef, Dubai Reefs, which will cover 200 square kilometers and house more than 1 billion corals and 100 million mangroves.
The initiative is intended to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leader in sustainable marine initiatives, according to a statement from the project’s developer, URB .
“The health of our cities is intrinsically linked to the health of our oceans. The ocean is the source of life that controls everything. Since everything on our planet is connected, a healthy ocean is a healthy city. Our ocean will be completely different by the end of the century, if we don’t take action today,” said URB chief executive Baharash Bagherian.
The resort will feature floating eco-lodges powered by 100% renewable energy, including solar and hydroelectric power.
It will also enable regenerative ocean farming activities and according to a report by Arabian Business, a key feature of the project will be the regenerative food production technique, an environmentally friendly technology.
Dubai Reefs, will be a floating and sustainable city, the project includes residential, hotel, commercial, educational, ecotourism and marine research facilities. It will create more than 30,000 jobs while protecting Dubai’s marine and coastal environment.
Dubai Reefs, a 3D printing project to preserve the marine environment
A highlight of this project is the use of 3D printing technology, which is being used more and more in underwater protection.
This technology helps combat coastal erosion by creating biodegradable structures that encourage the growth of mangroves, known for their ability to protect coastlines against erosion and extreme weather events. Additionally, many coral reefs have been developed using additive manufacturing. Companies and projects such as D-Shape, Innovareef and archiREEF are dedicated to preserving the seabed.
Dubai Dives Into Innovation: Restoring Life Underwater With 3D Printing
The Dubai Marine Institute aims to provide a sustainable solution to ensure the protection of the city’s marine and coastal environment. In this project additive manufacturing will be used to create artificial reefs. The technology was chosen because of its design freedom.
Therefore, it will be used to print different shapes and textures identical to natural underwater landscapes. The 3D printing process will allow reefs to adapt to ecosystem environments. In addition, the institute will use 3D bioprinting. The researchers intend to develop 3D-printed biomaterials capable of harboring coral-like microalgae.
Source : CDT
Photos : URB
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