I know it sounds weird, but listen close…FAKE CORAL REEFS!!! Denmark is making 3D printing fake reefs! Will this help the environment to re-populate the sea?
Yes you heard me correct! Denmark has been 3D printing coral reefs out of filament to help populate fish and aquatic creatures! This exquisite design is made to make homes for fish to help them survive.
According to Filip Engle who is the vice President of sustainability at Orsted, ‘’The ocean holds vast potential to help meet are climate goals, improving ocean health and restoring marine biodiversity is fundamental to addressing biodiversity loss and climate crisis.’’
Orsted has worked with WWF to deploy twelve 3D printed reef seastructures on the seabed between the wind turbines at Anholt Offshore wind farm in the Kattegat, part
If you want more information on 3D printed coral reefs visit: www.orsted.com
By Eva Yr6
Burgh-le-Marsh Primary School.