Abstract

CASTANHARI, G.; TOMAS, A. R. G.  and  ELLIFF, C. I.. Benefits, damages and relevant considerations in the use of artificial reef and correlated structure systems. RGCI [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.3, pp.313-322. ISSN 1646-8872.

Artificial reefs and correlated structures have been largely used all over the world as management tools to enhance fisheries and tourism and mitigate damaged areas, among others functions. Nevertheless, projects involving artificial reefs require a series of studies and an adequate planning so its implementation will not cause any damage to the environment, such as severe alterations on the local and surrounding marine biological communities as well as alterations on the local oceanographic patterns. There is, still, on not well planned ventures, the risk of lost of parts of the structures due to scouring, subsidence or undesirable movement, damage to navigation routes, and conflicts among different groups of users. Thus, any attempt to implement projects using artificial reefs and correlated structures must be followed by reflection about its relevance, efficient planning and monitoring and a deep evaluation of its potential impact.

Keywords : coastal management; fisheries; impact assessment.

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