Scientists plant coral fragments onto terracotta tiles made by Archireef in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Hong Kong. Photo: AFCD
Hong Kong start-up Archireef expands into Abu Dhabi with launch of eco-engineering facility to save marine ecosystems
- Archireef’s facility launched in December in Abu Dhabi can produce five 3D-printed reef tiles a day and it is also working on restoring marine ecosystems in the city
- The reef tiles developed by University of Hong Kong scientists can help coral fragments grow and survive once they are attached to the base on the seabed
Scientists plant coral fragments onto terracotta tiles made by Archireef in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in Hong Kong. Photo: AFCD