Assessing the Effectiveness of 3D-Printed Ceramic Structures for Coral Restoration: Growth, Survivorship, and Biodiversity Using Visual Surveys and eDNA
Vriko Yu, Alison Corley, Horace Lau, Philip Thompson, Zhongyue Wan, Jane C. Y. Wong, Zoe Kwan Ting Wong, Louise Wai Hung Li, Shelby E. McIlroy, David Michael Baker
This study evaluates 3D-printed ceramic structures for coral restoration, finding high coral survivorship and increased biodiversity in the restoration site compared to unrestored areas.
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering · Aug 22, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology