"Since sand extraction is closely linked to coastal erosion, climate adaptation, and biodiversity loss, integrating it into broader environmental policies—such as marine protected areas ...

The 5 acres of artificial reef in the shallow waters of the Cape Fear River will provide new oyster habitat and offer ...

Judges comments: "This project offers an alternative to traditional coastal erosion defences that emulates nature and was designed first and foremost to benefit marine life rather than humans.

While corals are an endangered marine species protected under Schedule ... shielding shorelines from erosion and mitigating the impact of powerful waves and storms,” adds Dr Bijukumar.