The experimental installation of artificial reefs in Thailand: Overview

Abstract

An overview is provided of a survey conducted in Thailand to evaluate the biological, oceanographical, engineering and socioeconomic aspects of artificial reefs (ARs). Details are also given of an experiment conducted near the Marine Fisheries Development Centre at Rayong, where 2 types of modules were installed. Follow-up surveys aimed at observing the stability or any changes in the modules are to be carried out a 2-monthly intervals for a period of 1 year.