The properties of ceramic materials as artificial substrate for coral rehabilitation and restoration

• Main Authors: Ramli, Rafindde, Abd. Kadir, Nor Azmah, Saad, Shahbudin, Ariffin, Mohd Yusoff
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/56882/1/Rafiendi%20New%20record.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/56882/

Artificial substrate made from ceramic are a non-toxic, pH neutral, and eco-safe material that is ideal for the settlement of corals and other invertebrates. Unlike artificial substrate made from concrete, metal or other discarded materials, ceramic materials delivers many of...