Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Evidence
shows
that
gorgonians
are
more
resistant
to
ocean
acidification
and
rising
temperatures
than
hard
corals
vital
reef
health
the
reestablishment
of
disrupted
coral
communities.
Gorgonian
coral's
resilience
its
diversity
morphology
environment
make
it
well‐suited
as
a
model
organism
for
bioinspired
design
applied
particle
capture.
We
focus
on
flow
near
polyps,
using
an
updated
form
immersed
boundary
method
fluid–structure
interaction
flexible
polyps
surrounding
water.
The
inlet
velocity
polyp
elasticity
simultaneously
varied
gain
insight
into
(1)
how
these
parameters
affect
emergent
reconfiguration
their
tentacles
(2)
impacts
passive
Two
main
behaviors
observed:
recirculation
regime,
in
which
particles
recirculate
region
oral
disk,
unidirectional
move
unidirectionally
through
without
recirculation.
Our
results
show
different
regimes
support
feeding
strategies.
apply
filtration,
discussing
elastic
material
could
benefit
specific
engineering
applications.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 3242 - 3242
Published: March 16, 2025
In
response
to
the
growing
diverse
needs
of
ceramic
industry,
this
paper
presents
a
creative
approach
employing
ErgoLAB
human–machine
environment
synchronization
platform
identify
key
parameters
for
shape
parametric
design.
By
collecting
and
analyzing
multimodal
data,
including
eye
movements,
electroencephalographic
signals,
skin
conductance,
study
systematically
determines
core
factors
influencing
user
experience.
Based
on
this,
Python
(IronPython
2.7.9
(2.7.9.0)
NET
4.0.30319.42000
(64-bit))-based
design
process
is
developed,
covering
parameter
selection,
generation,
model
visualization.
A
library
classic
shapes
rapidly
constructed,
ergonomic
experiments
further
investigate
human–computer
interaction
mechanisms
involved.
The
designs
are
optimized
using
fuzzy
comprehensive
evaluation
aesthetic
appeal.
Combined
with
3D
printing
technology,
complete
closed
loop
from
manufacturing
achieved,
verifying
manufacturability
designs.
This
not
only
deepens
understanding
but
also
offers
strong
support
development
providing
valuable
references
applications
in
other
industrial
fields.
Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
35(5)
Published: April 29, 2025
ABSTRACT
Coral
reefs
are
one
of
the
planet's
most
diverse
and
productive
ecosystems,
providing
habitat
to
a
wide
array
marine
species.
They
also
play
pivotal
role
in
coastal
protection
against
waves
storms,
granting
stability
preempting
erosion.
Regrettably,
these
environments
facing
severe
anthropogenic
threats.
This
review
presents
technological
advances
that
could
present
potential
benefit
restoration
expectations
functioning
artificial
reefs,
as
well
preservation,
through
coupling
Biorock
sea
water
electrolysis
technology
by
allowing
remote
sites
be
powered
microbial
fuel
cells.
The
recent
technologies
analysed
this
stand
out
for
having
been
previously
deployed
aquatic
environments,
with
minimal
environmental
impact.
As
result,
they
possess
enhance
energy
supply,
enable
real‐time
monitoring,
facilitate
assisted
reproduction
devices,
advance
underwater
mechatronics
contribute
areas.
By
combining
low‐impact
innovations
ecological
principles,
aligns
itself
objectives
ecoengineering,
it
seeks
innovative,
environmentally
respectful
solutions
address
challenges
conservation
ecosystems.
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 1695 - 1695
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Coral
nurseries
and
associated
techniques
are
the
most
common
widespread
reef
restoration
methods
worldwide.
Due
to
rapid
decline
of
coral
reefs,
need
be
eco-friendlier
adapted
for
effective
upscaling
support
large
projects.
We
suggest
new
design
fabrication
processes
with
gardening
transplantation
3D
printing
technology
offer
a
beneficial
solution
growing
fragments
in
on-land
underwater
nurseries.
describe
multiple
combinations
building
through
integration
biomimetic
substrates
novel
solutions
attaching
fragments.
Our
supported
supplemental
testing
two
hybrid
substrate
designs
mounting
structures,
upon
previous
studies
Gulf
Eilat/Aqaba
(GoE/A),
Red
Sea.
identified
quantified
marine
invertebrates
colonizing
surfaces
our
environmental
DNA
(eDNA)
by
targeting
mitochondrial
COI
gene.
evaluated
without
structures
obtain
an
indication
total
protein
as
proxy
tissue
health.
demonstrate
ability
custom
using
substrates,
such
ceramic
artificial
or
interlocking
mesh
holding
numerous
maximize
out-planting
efforts.
propose
several
both
land
catered
various
initiatives
cost-effective
up-scaling
meet
demands
global
restoration.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 2194 - 2194
Published: May 7, 2024
The
concept
of
ecology,
historically
rooted
in
the
economy
nature,
currently
needs
to
evolve
encompass
intricate
web
interactions
among
humans
and
various
organisms
environment,
which
are
influenced
by
anthropogenic
forces.
In
this
review,
definition
ecology
has
been
adapted
address
dynamic
interplay
energy,
resources,
information
shaping
both
natural
artificial
ecosystems.
Previously,
3D
(and
4D)
printing
technologies
have
presented
as
potential
tools
within
ecological
framework,
promising
a
new
for
nature.
However,
despite
considerable
scientific
discourse
surrounding
printing,
there
remains
significant
gap
research
exploring
between
these
directions.
Therefore,
holistic
review
incorporating
principles
into
practices
is
presented,
emphasizing
environmental
sustainability,
resource
efficiency,
innovation.
Furthermore,
'unecological'
aspects
disadvantages
related
legal
aspects,
intellectual
property,
legislation,
well
societal
impacts,
underlined.
These
ideas
collectively
suggest
roadmap
future
practice.
This
calls
more
comprehensive
understanding
multifaceted
impacts
development
responsible
aligned
with
goals.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 184 - 184
Published: Dec. 29, 2024
Under
growing
recognition
of
the
need
to
restore
marine
ecosystems
and
promote
sustainable
use
ocean
resources,
this
research
delves
into
an
analysis
studies
on
artificial
reefs
in
environment
spanning
from
1996
2024
explore
how
they
have
evolved
supporting
biodiversity
growth
fishery
management
while
also
promoting
ecosystem
sustainability
over
time.
Using
tools
like
CiteSpace
6.3.
R1
VOSviewer
1.6.18,
a
total
586
publications
were
examined
pinpoint
authors,
current
trends
research,
emerging
focal
points.
This
study
highlights
roles
played
by
countries
such
as
United
States,
China,
Australia,
well
esteemed
institutions,
NOAA
Chinese
Academy
Fisheries
Sciences
leading
field.
In
field
study,
there
are
topics
restoring
its
natural
state
making
fisheries
more
creating
habitats
with
diverse
structures
elements;
shows
reef
involves
different
areas
expertise
working
together
for
common
goal.
The
findings
suggest
trend
towards
using
ecofriendly
materials
3D
printing
improve
design
ecological
functionality
reefs.
However,
some
challenges
still
exist,
conducting
assessments
long-term
effects
finding
balance
between
meeting
needs
people
terms
economic
aspects.
importance
adapting
their
strategies
ensure
that
play
role
protecting
life
resources
way.
By
charting
out
existing
knowledge
landscape,
lays
groundwork
endeavors
focused
tackling
these
obstacles
propelling
forward.
Frontiers in Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: July 7, 2023
Additive
Manufacturing
(AM),
often
referred
to
as
3D
printing,
is
expected
have
a
high
impact
on
the
manufacturing
industry
well
society.
The
inherent
characteristics
of
AM
make
it
possible
help
solve
global
challenges,
which
can
be
explored
in
reference
17
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
United
Nations.
This
first
paper
that
examines
connection
and
SDGs
through
literature
review.
In
this
work,
outlined
high,
moderate
or
low
potential
fostered
by
AM.
are
introduced
corresponding
studies
relevant
respective
SDG
presented.
It
found
six
out
promoted
These
1
(No
poverty),
3
(Good
Health
Wellbeing),
4
(Quality
Education),
9
(Industry,
Innovation,
Infrastructure),
12
(Responsible
Consumption
Production),
14
(Life
below
Water).
Furthermore,
two
been
identified
cultivated
7
(Affordable
Clean
Energy)
10
(Reduced
Inequalities).
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 882 - 882
Published: April 21, 2023
Coral
reefs
are
three-dimensional
biogenic
structures
that
provide
habitat
for
plenty
of
marine
organisms;
yet,
coral
deteriorating
worldwide.
Hence,
it
is
essential
to
identify
suitable
substitutes
such
services.
This
study
examines
reef
fishes’
behavior
and
reactions
three-dimensional-printed
(3DP)
corals
based
on
scanned
Stylophora
pistillata,
as
well
modified
3DP
models.
In
particular,
unresponsiveness
the
color,
shape,
morphology,
material
models
both
in
vitro
situ
experiments
was
investigated.
fishes
responded
demonstrated
their
usage
a
range
Moreover,
greater
number
fish
species
interacted
more
with
than
they
did
live
corals.
Furthermore,
specific
species,
Sea
Goldies
(Pseudanthias
squamipinnis),
showed
preference
other
preferences
model
shapes.
The
current
results
show
can
substitute
certain
types
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(9)
Published: May 31, 2024
Abstract
Coral
reefs
are
threatened
by
climate
change
and
the
effects
of
human
activity
on
marine
environment.
Researchers
attempting
to
rescue
this
fragile
ecosystem
through
coral
restoration
actions,
a
common
step
in
these
procedures
is
transplanting
new
colonies
into
reefs.
To
do
that,
commercial
concrete
or
epoxy
resins,
also
called
putty,
utilized,
highlighting
different
concerns
about
their
mechanical
hardening
performances
impact
fate
once
released
Hence,
study
presents
biodegradable
epoxidized
soybean
oil
acrylate
(ESOA)/zein‐based
putty
capable
quick
underwater
as
an
ecofriendly
alternative
for
transplantation
reef.
composed
two
components,
containing
one
radical
initiator
other
accelerator.
Once
components
mixed,
becomes
hard
20–25
min,
showing
timescale
much
faster
than
products.
The
biocompatible
when
applied
Stylophora
pistillata
aquaria
Acropora
tenuis
corals
out‐planted
reef
Maldives,
demonstrating
how
class
vegetable‐oil‐based
materials
can
be
more
sustainable
resins
commonly
used
procedures.
Environmental Evidence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
Shallow,
tropical
coral
reefs
face
compounding
threats
from
climate
change,
habitat
degradation
due
to
coastal
development
and
pollution,
impacts
storms
sea-level
rise,
pulse
disturbances
like
blast
fishing,
mining,
dredging,
ship
groundings
that
reduce
reef
height
complexity.
One
approach
toward
restoring
physical
structure
such
is
deploying
built
structures
of
artificial,
natural,
or
hybrid
(both
artificial
natural)
origin.
Built
range
designed
modules
repurposed
materials
underwater
sculptures
intentionally
placed
natural
rocks.
Restoration
practitioners
managers
increasingly
consider
incorporating
–
in
many
cases
have
already
begun
incorporate
into
reef-related
applications,
yet
synthesized
evidence
on
the
ecological
(coral-related;
e.g.,
growth,
survival)
performance
ecosystems
across
a
variety
contexts
(e.g.,
restoration,
protection,
mitigation,
tourism)
not
readily
available
guide
decisions.
To
help
fill
this
gap
inform
management
decisions,
we
systematically
mapped
global
distribution
abundance
published
(coral-related)
interventions
shallow
(≤
30
m),
(35°N
35°S)
ecosystems.
Methods
identify
potentially
relevant
articles,
used
predefined
tested
strategies
search
two
indexing
platforms,
one
bibliographic
database,
open
discovery
citation
indexes,
web-based
engine,
novel
literature
tool,
19
organizational
websites,
information
requested
stakeholders.
Discovered
articles
were
screened
according
preset
eligibility
criteria
first
by
title
abstract
second
full
text.
Articles
included
during
text
screening
coded
extract
metadata
following
framework.
We
analyzed
visualized
base
answer
our
primary
secondary
research
questions
knowledge
clusters
gaps.
Findings
are
reported
narrative
synthesis.
Results
Our
discovered
>
20,000
unique
which
258
systematic
map.
The
spans
50
countries,
volume
increased
over
past
five
decades.
most
commonly
installed
for
restoration
(61%)
protection
(12%).
Structures
predominately
characterized
as
(87%),
with
fewer
interventions.
Evidence
existed
outcomes
associated
coral-related
performance,
including
mortality,
recruitment,
cover,
diversity.
Pronounced
gaps
occurred
at
intersection
several
connectivity,
microbiome)
all
types
structures;
also
artwork
structures.
Physical
was
frequently
evaluated
related
waves
(
n
=
14)
sediment
morphology
11)
pervasive
other
storm
surge
water
level.
Conclusions
While
map
highlighted
clusters,
it
revealed
pronounced
surrounding
compiled
will
policy,
management,
future
consideration
environmental
protection.
Map
findings
point
promising
avenues,
investigating
seascape-scale
effects
