It has been proposed that a wrecked aircraft, located on an island within a marine national park in East Africa, be sunk to form an 'artifical reef'. I am looking for information on the possible positive and/ or negative impacts this might have, as well as whether such project would increase fish production or simply aggregate existing fishes. In addition, a better understanding of any possible problems (e.g. contamination of the water by paints on the metalwork) and of how to select the most appropriate site are needed.
I have a good understanding of how to conduct BACI studies to reveal what the impact on the area is, should the object be sunk. But in order to decide whether this should even happen, I am first looking for information from previous projects of a similar nature. Any comments or references would be appreciated.
Definitely yes. But the Bahrain team promised it is not hazardous. They worked for eight months to ensure the aircraft was environmentally friendly after the aircraft reached Bahrain airport.
Hello Ruth,
Yes ,you can but as said Manigandan, you have to be absolutly sure about some environmental issues as :
metal corrosion effect
total absence of kerozene; hydraulic fluide, or others dangerous product wich could be really poisoneous for the ocean.
remove the tires and all the electrical wire and equipments....
You could contact IFREMER
https://wwz.ifremer.fr/
or Musée océanographique de Monaco
https://musee.oceano.org/
Regards,
Dear Ruth,
In addition to what has been previously said wisely, the location of the wrecked aircraft needs to be chosen carefully. Low steepness and adequate type of bottom are crucial decisions in order to have a successful artificial reef project. The substract should not be too soft and sandy, otherwise bottom currents will cover the wreck with sand. A rocky bottom should be avoided to deploy the wreck, particularly if one of the aims of the artificial reef is to diminish pressure from natural reefs.
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