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Artificial coastal defences could be used to enhance marine biodiversity, study shows

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2017-08-10

Future coastal defences, harbours and ports could enhance biodiversity within the marine environment through the use of cement substitutes. But the materials used need to be selected carefully in order that native and non-native species are not adversely affected, a study by the University of Plymouth suggests.

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https://phys.org/news/2017-08-artificial-coastal-defences-marine-biodiversity.html