A review:research progress of construction and ecological effect of artificial shell reefs
WANG Lian-lian1,2,CHEN Pi-mao1,CHEN Yong2,LUO Hong-xia1,3
1.Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of South China Sea Fishery Resources and Environment,Ministry of Agriculture,Key Laboratory ofMarine Ranching Technology,South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences,Guangzhou 510300,China;2. Center for Marine Ranching Engineering Science Research of Liaoning,Dalian Ocean University,Dalian 116023,China;3.College of Marine Sciences,Shanghai Ocean University,Shanghai201306,China
Abstract: Construction of artificial reefs using shells,by-products in aquaculture,can not only protect themarine environment and fisheries resources,but also solve the problems caused by stacking,backfilling and decomposition of large numbers of discarded shells.The utilization of shells,and current development and ecological efficiency of artificial shell reefs are described from development history of both intertidal and neritic artificial shell reefs,and a reasonable way to predict the value ofmarine artificial shell reef ecosystem service and its development prospects are discussed.The further study on shell reef constructions is suggested via increasing research investments inmany aspects and exploiting the advantages of shell reefs.
2015, Vol. 30 
