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8th Grade Capstone

Primary

Bell, Mel. Marine Artificial Reefs. RISAA, 19 June 2003,

www.risaa.org/reefs/reefs_SC.pdf. 12 Feb. 2017
The shorter information puts artificial reef construction into simple words. It also
gives images and describes each part of an artificial reef.
Dewsbury, Bryan M, and James W Fourqurean. ARTIFICIAL REEFS CONCENTRATE
NUTRIENTS AND ALTER BENTHIC COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN AN
OLIGOTROPHIC, SUBTROPICAL ESTUARY. Dewsbury and Fourqurean 2010
BMS, 2010,
seagrass.fiu.edu/resources/publications/Reprints/Dewsbury%20and%20Fourqure
an%202010%20BMS.pdf. 12 Feb. 2017
This file gave information on more reefs. It provided images, graphs, and
diagrams of information comparing reefs.

Ennis, Bradley. "State of Florida Artificial Reefs Locations." Reefs. N.p., 3 Jan. 2017.
Web. 12 Feb. 2017. <http://myfwc.com/media/131585/reefs.pdf >.
This file lets me compare data in just Florida to data in individual locations and the
country. Also, it gives information on artificial reefs in the state I live in.

Goreau, Thomas J. Biorock Thcnology. Global Coral, Biorock Technology,

www.globalcoral.org/wp-
content/uploads/2013/11/BIOROCK_TECHNOLOGY_july1114.pdf. Accessed 2
Apr. 2017.
This document gives information on a technology that could replace dying coral
reefs. Gives images of prototypes for this biorock and of the invention in action.

Henne, James. "Saltwater Habitat Restoration: Fish Habitat Enhancement Under

Private Docks." Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery. N.p., 25 Feb. 2015. Web. 12
Feb. 2017. https://www.fws.gov/warmsprings/bearsbluff/habitat/fishhabitat.html
This website gives information on reefs in one specific location. This can be
compared to national data.

Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Science

Review of Artificial Reefs. NOAA, Aug. 2012,
sanctuaries.noaa.gov/science/conservation/pdfs/artificial_reef.pdf. 12 Feb. 2017
This file gives primary information on reefs around the nation. Since it is a
nationwide organization, the information is a combination of data from all around
the country.
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Artificial Reefs Around the World. The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company,
www.theatlantic.com/photo/2011/04/artificial-reefs-around-the-world/100042/.
Gives real examples of artificial reefs being helpful. Gives both pros and cons of
the topic.
Artificial Reefs. Artificial Reefs - National Geographic Magazine,
ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/02/artificial-reefs/harrigan-text. Accessed 2
Apr. 2017.
This website gives very detailed information on a reef on the Western coast. This
also gives very high quality images that would look very good on my website.
Artificial Reef. ScienceDaily, ScienceDaily,
www.sciencedaily.com/terms/artificial_reef.htm. Accessed 2 Apr. 2017.
Gives information on how to build your own artificial reef and also provides a
detailed record of animals that may live on artificial reefs.

Bell, Mel. Marine Artificial Reefs. RISAA, 19 June 2003,

www.risaa.org/reefs/reefs_SC.pdf (Links to an external site.). 12 Feb. 2017
This site gives images of reefs. It also gives a definition of artificial reef.

Breaking News. Artificial Reefs, Sunken Ships, and Military Toxins - Toxipedia,
www.toxipedia.org/display/toxipedia/Artificial Reefs, Sunken Ships, and Military
Toxins.
Gives images of damaging artificial reefs. Talks about cons of these reefs.

Buchanan, Mike. Guidlines for Marine Artificial Reed Materials. Artificial Reef
Subcommittee, Artificial Reef Subcommittee,
web.archive.org/web/20070110005135/http://www.gsmfc.org/pubs/SFRP/Guideli
nes_for_Marine_Artificial_Reef_Materials_January_1997.pdf. Accessed 2 Apr.
2017.
This website gives instructions on how to build a coral reef. It also gives the
official guidelines on dimensions, weight, and materials allowed for an artificial
coral reef.
Coral Reefs Coral Reefs - Damageindex,
www.damageindex.org/display/damageindex/ArtificialCoralReefs. Accessed 2
Apr. 2017.
Provides particular images of the SINKEX Program. This program, as it is
explained in the website, is a way for the U.S. Navy to create artificial reefs.

Digital Chalkboard. The Pros and Cons of Artificial Reefs :: Resources :: Digital
Chalkboard,
www.mydigitalchalkboard.org/portal/default/Resources/Viewer/ResourceViewer;j
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sessionid=cvwh7tMIc3hKPYe3ik6HWA**?action=2&resid=6580&discussion.ascd
esc=descending&discussion.listtype=threaded. Accessed 2 Apr. 2017.
Links to a website that gives information on the disadvantages and advantages
of artificial coral reefs. This gives information on two different standpoints: one
from a supporter of artificial coral reefs and one from someone who does not
think artificial reefs should be made.

France hits reverse on sinking tyres for artificial reefs. Phys.org - News and Articles on
Science and Technology, 22 May 2015, phys.org/news/2015-05-france-reverse-
tyres-artificial-reefs.html. 12 Feb. 2017.
Gives data on reefs in other country. This can be compared to U.S.s data. Also,
it provides images of reefs in France.

Loney, Jim. Florida Raises Ill-Fated Artificial Reefs. Environmental News Network, 9
July 2007, www.enn.com/top_stories/article/6895. 12 Feb. 2017
Gives local examples of reefs. Expresses many negativities of artificial reefs.

Reporter, Daily Mail. Condemned to a watery grave: Dramatic moment U.S. Navy ship
is sunk by torpedo from Australian submarine during target practice. Daily Mail
Online, Associated Newspapers, 24 July 2012, www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-
2178197/Dramatic-moment-U-S-Navy-ship-sunk-torpedo-Australian-submarine-
target-practice.html. Accessed 2 Apr. 2017.
Provides information on Australias version of the SINKEX Program. And gives
images of one of Australias artificial reefs made by this program.

Sanctuary, Florida Keys National Marine. While artificial reefs generally enhance local
economies, they can have both positive and negative effects on ecosystems.
What effects do artificial reefs have on the natural environment and the
economy?, 13 June 2011, floridakeys.noaa.gov/artificialreefs/effects.html.
Accessed 2 Apr. 2017.
Gives information on reefs in Florida. This is an NOAA site so it can give
trustable information.

Scuba Divers Left Picking Up Pieces After Tire Artificial Reef Projects Fail. Sport
Diver, www.sportdiver.com/scuba-diving-rubber-tire-artificial-reefs-france-florida.
Accessed 2 Apr. 2017.
Gives information and images regarding a failed artificial reef made of tires near
Florida. This shows how making an artificial reef takes work and is not as easy
as it seems.

US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. What

is an artificial reef? NOAA's National Ocean Service, 1 June 2013,
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oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/artificial-reef.html. Accessed 2 Apr. 2017.

Gives basic information on what an artificial reef is. Also gives examples and
pictures of things that can become reefs in the ocean.