An artificial reef is a human-made structure that is which statements describe the benefits of anthidal
designed to mimic a natural coral reef. artificial reels may reets? check all that apply.
be created by sinking structures such as ships and oil
rigs. algae and corals attach to the sunken surfaces,
they can attract marine organisms.
forming the artificial reef. these reets provide habitats 100 they can arm on top of existing reels,
marine life and can also be beneficial in preventing
beach erosion. artificial reefs provide economic benefits they can prevent beach erosion
by as acting divers and tourists. some scientists worry
they can damage the natural ecosystem
that artificial reefs can damage the natural ecosystem if
the sites and materials are not chosen carefully and
they can attract tourists to the area.
monitored dosely.