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ExhibitPlus StackesofReefBallsinLayangLayang Stack of Reefballs in Lagoon?s Pulau Layang Layang You might call the Reef Ball an underwater condo for fish, especially grouper and snapper. After the Reef Ball is in the water awhile, marine organisms begin to grow, small fish move in and then larger fish. Bill Lindberg, associate professor at the University of Florida?s Department of Fisheries, says an artificial reef can boost fish population by about 8 percent. If a reef site is over-fished, it can result in a decrease fish population. Reef Balls have holes that not only go into the module but between the walls. The large open area in the center is designed to provide fish shelter. The holes are designed to create vortexes which feed the invertebrates and corals. Many other artificial reefs assume that surface area or profile alone...
Stack of Reefballs in Lagoon?s Pulau Layang Layang You might call the Reef Ball an underwater condo for fish, especially grouper and snapper. After the Reef Ball is in the water awhile, marine organisms begin to grow, small fish move in and then larger fish. Bill Lindberg, associate professor at the University of Florida?s Department of Fisheries, says an artificial reef can boost fish population by about 8 percent. If a reef site is over-fished, it can result in a decrease fish population. Reef Balls have holes that not only go into the module but between the walls. The large open area in the center is designed to provide fish shelter. The holes are designed to create vortexes which feed the invertebrates and corals. Many other artificial reefs assume that surface area or profile alone...

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