Only about 10 – 15% of the world’s sea bed has a solid enough substratum to allow reefs to form naturally. DeCaires is not the first marine enthusiast to build an artificial reef, but he is certainly the first to incorporate the idea into an artistic expression. Using a special cement mix to encourage and attract coral growth, his various projects around the world are contributing to a progression which other artificial reefs have proven can successfully support entire marine ecosystems.
-Messy Nessy Chic
