Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Human-made_structure
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
Natural reefs
|
| gptkbp:benefit |
Increase fish population
Restore damaged ecosystems |
| gptkbp:builtBy |
Deploying concrete modules
Sinking ships Submerging oil platforms |
| gptkbp:documentedIn |
Scientific journals
Government reports |
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Can attract invasive species
Can improve water quality May alter local ecosystems |
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1830s
|
| gptkbp:location |
Lakes
Oceans Seas |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Environmental assessment
Periodic monitoring |
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:Rocks
Steel Concrete Tires Decommissioned ships Oil rigs |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Osborne_Reef
gptkb:Redbird_Reef gptkb:USS_Oriskany |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Enhance marine habitat
Promote biodiversity Protect shorelines Provide recreational diving sites Support fisheries |
| gptkbp:regulates |
gptkb:NOAA
State agencies |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Coral reefs
Habitat restoration Marine conservation |
| gptkbp:requirePermit |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
Navigation hazard
Toxic material leaching Unintended ecological effects |
| gptkbp:threats |
Pollution
Improper materials |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
Fishermen
Marine biologists Scuba divers |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Coral_Reef
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Artificial Reefs
|