Regaining What Was Lost – Initiative Aimed at Creating Artificial Reefs for Sea Life

To combat the loss of marine habitats, Homarus Inc., the science branch of New Brunswick’s Maritime Fishermen’s Union (MFU), creates artificial concrete reefs to replace lost natural reefs and revitalize fishing grounds. Pierre Dupuis, the General Director of Homarus Inc., said that anything from natural disasters to construction can be destructive to marine habitats. These habitats, consequently, need to be replaced when and where replacement is possible. “When you’re starting to ...