ReefSystems

25 big MOSES-reefs have been installed on the south coast of England!   The Hengistbury Head long groyne that protects this area from coastal erosion had to be renovated. With the execution of this project, the BCP Council and Boskalis wanted to support the growth of marine life.   To promote biodiversity and marine population growth, ReefSystems has delivered 25 MOSES-reefs that have been carefully placed to create a living reef along the groyne. The artificial reefs create complex habitats for fish, invertebrates, lobsters and other crustaceans and the surface complexity of the individual units encourages colonization by marine organisms, which in turn attract larger species and enhance the food web within the area.   The MOSES-system enables the construction of complex artificial reef structures with one single design. Over time, these structures will foster a thriving underwater ecosystem, aiding in the recovery of local species and the ecological impact will be closely monitored.   Let’s create more nature inclusive coastal infrastructure!   Want to learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/eyvgr4M9   In the coming weeks we’ll share more information about the project. To stay updated, please follow our LinkedIn page.

🏗️ 𝟕 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐣 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐱𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐧! We hebben in Waddinxveen 7 speciale constructies onderwater laten plaatsen door ReefSystems. Deze kunstmatige riffen, ofwel vissenbossen, bootsen natuurlijke omstandigheden van schuilplekken in het water na. Hierdoor verbetert het waterleven en de waterkwaliteit in de Gouwe en daarmee ook in de Oude Rijn. 🐠🐟🐡 Rijnland werkt elke dag aan schoon en gezond water in ons gebied. Meer informatie? 👇 https://bit.ly/3Yocar0 #hhrijnland #schoonwater #gezondwater #waterkwaliteit

Artificial reefs are more attractive for Cod compared to traditional scour protection rocks! With a small extra investment it is possible to install artificial reefs in offshore windfarms, which will create biodiversity hotspots. When do we stop talking about it and do we actually start with the installation of artificial reefs around every monopile? Ørsted and Wageningen Marine Research, keep up the good work! Want to see an example of complex artificial reef structures that could be easily installed? Click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/d5uif-Rc Contact us for more information: info@reefsystems.org

🪴 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑!   Together with Royal HaskoningDHV and Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland we have realized a nature enhancement project, where native swamp plants are now able to grow on sheet piles in the Oegstgeesterkanaal.   The roots of the plants provide habitat for different fish species, attract macro fauna and filter the water to improve water quality. This is essential for Regional Water Authorities (waterschappen) to reach their goals for the European Water Framework Directive (𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿)🌱🐠💧.   For more information, please click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/ek4gxZGW   If you would like to know more about SPECTER or have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@reefsystems.org

🪴 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐭 Rijnland heeft als test plantenbakken laten plaatsen aan de stalen damwanden in het Oegstgeesterkanaal in Rijnsburg. De plantenbakken helpen om oeverplanten te laten groeien in het water, op een plek waar dat normaal niet kan. Het doel: meer ruimte voor planten en dieren om te overleven. Dat is beter voor de biodiversiteit en beter voor de waterkwaliteit. 🌱🐠💧 De plantenbakken zijn niet alleen nuttig voor het waterleven. De planten langs de kade zien er ook nog eens mooi uit, zowel vanaf het water als vanaf de kant. Met deze kleinschalige test kan Rijnland de effecten volgen en het onderhoud goed regelen. Lees meer 👇 https://lnkd.in/ek4gxZGW ReefSystems #hhrijnland #waterkwaliteit #biodiversiteit #groen

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻  In the south of the United Kingdom, Boskalis has taken another step in the development of its Artificial Reefs Program. Besides renewing the existing groyne that protects Poole Bay, including the Hengistbury Head nature reserve, from coastal erosion, 25 artificial reef units have been installed by our colleagues at Boskalis Westminster Ltd. through Boskalis’ Artificial Reefs Program to enhance the ecology.    A total of 25 MOSES reef blocks from ReefSystems were installed - the artificial reefs previously installed by Boskalis off the coast of Kenya that proved successful there. In addition, 13 artificial reefs from ARC Marine® were installed. Prior to their installation, both types of artificial reefs were tested in the North Sea and at Deltares to demonstrate that the reef constructions are stable enough and suitable for the North Sea climate. This effect will be extensively monitored in the coming years.    Another 57 machined tidal rock pools, where small organisms and marine animals can settle, will be installed in the groyne’s surrounding environmental enhancement areas. Another 8 artificial tide pools are installed within limestone rocks next to the groyne.   With this unique combination of coastal defense and nature enhancement, Boskalis shows that marine construction work can serve multiple purposes. This project in Hengistbury Head not only aims to protect the coastal area and its local community from the consequences of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather, but also to make a major contribution to enhancing the local marine ecosystem.    Want to learn more about our Artificial Reefs Program? Then check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eDDV9cXX  Photos: Solent Sky Services™   #boskalis #creatingnewhorizons #coastaldefense #artificialreefs #enhancingecology #boskaliswestminster #hengistburyhead #unitedkingdom 

In June 2024 a big research started to learn more about how to protect the livelihoods of coastal communities on small islands with artificial reefs. Researchers from TU Delft teamed up with the University of Plymouth to measure how waves change over the artificial reefs under varying sea level conditions. It is the first time that the impact of coral reef restoration is being investigated in such a large-scale laboratory experiment. Due to their low-lying nature, coral atoll islands are widely acknowledged to be amongst the most vulnerable environments to climate change. Most of them are predicted to be uninhabitable by the mid-21st century because of sea-level rise. With the installation of artificial reefs along the coast of these islands, habitats are created for marine populations to increase, whilst contributing the protection of the coastline. This project is a collaboration between TU Delft, University of Plymouth, Deltares, Boskalis, ReefSystems and Coastruction and has been financed through the £2.8M ARISE project, led by Professor Gerd Masselink. Find more information about the ARISE project here: https://lnkd.in/e3d7ddYh More information about the CREST project, led by Marion Tissier can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ev-ZE3uE

MOSES reef scale models have been tested in the Delta Flume from Deltares as part of the ARISE project!   In the Delta Flume it is possible to simulate high waves to gather information about sedimentation, erosion, wave attenuation, etc.   Boskalis, TU Delft, University of Plymouth, Coastruction and Deltares are currently researching how the installation of artificial reefs could effectively mitigate the effects of rising sea levels on coastal erosion. For this research ReefSystems has delivered 11 scale model reefs. To learn more about the ARISE project, please visit this link: https://lnkd.in/e3d7ddYh   The gathered data is currently being analyzed. To stay updated, please follow our LinkedIn page: https://lnkd.in/e-Emtc54   #Deltares #Boskalis #TUDelft #UniversityofPlymouth #ReefSystems #artificialreefs #coastalprotection

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁  Protecting coastal areas and islands against rising sea levels and the forces of waves requires big equipment and major work. But before interfering in an existing ecosystem, we naturally want to know whether the measures we have devised will hold up in practice. With that in mind, Boskalis recently conducted an interesting and very useful test program at Deltares' well-known Delta Flume in Delft, the Netherlands.    As part of our Artificial Reefs Program, Boskalis is exploring various possibilities to deploy artificial reefs as a coastal protection mechanism. The reasoning is relatively simple. Because when a coastal reef manages to break waves – thereby reducing their force – less erosion occurs on the coast, potentially also reducing the amount of rock needed to protect the vulnerable coast.    Using 150 3D printed scale models of artificial reefs from Coastruction and another 11 modular reefs from ReefSystems, previously installed by Boskalis off the coast of Kenya, this theory was tested at a 1:3 scale. This was done in close cooperation with project leader TU Delft and the University of Plymouth. We are currently analyzing the data and continuing to develop this Building with Nature solution for coastal protection, with the aim of putting this solution into practice on a much larger scale.    Want to know more about our Artificial Reefs Program? Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gyVa3XH     #boskalis #creatingnewhorizons #artificalreefs #coastalprotection #buildingwithnature #climateadaptation #crest #testprogram 

Without any maintenance the swamp plants that are placed last year are growing again on these sheet piles! Together with Gemeente Dordrecht and Gebr. De Koning these planters have been installed to create habitats for more biodiversity and a greener street view. When installed on a larger scale, this innovation called SPECTER (Sheet Pile Eco-Territorial Reinforcement) enables regional water authorities (waterschappen) to reach their WFD-goals (KRW-doelen) based on the following contributions: 1) creating habitats for fish 2) improving water quality by facilitating the growth of swamp plants  3) stimulating macrofauna growth To learn more about SPECTER, please click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/gU84SE8