Fishing hotspots - New South Wales Fisheries
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has deployed over 400 Reef Balls in Lake Macquarie, Botany Bay and St Georges Basin and currently expanding this (pending permits) to include reefs in 3 additional areas. The reefs are being used as a fisheries enhancement tool to create recreational fishing havens. The pilot reefs have been monitored using a variety of methods and have exceeded expectations.

www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au/recreational/general/artificial_reefs

 
Enhancing Canal Estates - Western Australia
Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Inc commissioned a feasibility study and recommendations for marine habitat enhancement of canal estates and natural waterways, including a financial plan and implementation program.  This was then followed up by the Peel Region Fish Stocking & Management Association which is managing deployment of the Reef Balls for the program.

 
Dive Trail with a Difference - Queensland
Southern Cross Underwater Trail was a dive trail in the configuration of the Southern Cross constellation which has fascinating marine connections in local Aboriginal folklore.  The project included site assessment, permit approval and provision of concrete Reef Ball modules with engraved plaques. Supported by Underwater World and Bodyshop.

Cyclone-proof breakwater - Antigua
The largest Reef Ball breakwater for beach protection built to date using over 1500 Reef Balls weighing up to 5 tonnes each. Included the transplantation on to the Reef Balls of over 17 tonnes of rescued corals from pending dredge sites.

Fish for Life - North Sulawesi
Excellent example of how the mining industry can work with the local community to create a lasting asset.  PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (gold mine) contracted local fishermen to manufacture the Reef Balls and then assisted with their deployment to create a fishing resource that will provide for the local community long after the mine closed. The Reef Balls also helped mitigate damage to coral from dynamiting.  The project included site assessment, construction, training, deployment methodology and reef configurations. This is now the largest non-government Reef Ball reef in the world with over 3200 modules deployed.

Turtle Island - Sabah
Survey of five islands and recommendations of how Reef Ball breakwaters could be used to reduce erosion and maximise environmental enhancement.  Construction of a Reef Ball breakwater was completed in August 2007.

Grouper and Corals - United Arab Emirates
Enhancement of fisheries and corals around a private island using Reef Balls ranging in size from 15 kg to 3000kg. The project included setting up a construction site and training of local staff. Extensive site investigations were conducted to determine which areas would achieve the desired results. Four reef designs were then prepared for the priority areas and included unique configurations and a ‘stepping stone’ reef linking a transplanted mangrove stand with the adjacent reef. Imperiled corals affected by dredging were rescued and transplanted onto the Reef Balls to accelerate growth.

Octopus Gardens - Cyprus
Octopus Gardens (CYDIVE Pty Ltd, CYPRUS) was a world first and extremely successful artificial habitats specifically designed to attract octopus to entertain and help educate sport divers about marine life.  They have been featured in numerous European dive magazines and travel shows.  The program included a complete package of design, construction, fauna/flora surveys, monitoring methodology and media releases. 

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AUSTRALIA

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