They say coral reefs are among the most diverse, ever-changing and valuable ecosystems on Earth. They provide a massive habitat for millions of marine plants and animal species. They add support for better living to millions of people and also protect coastlines from erosion and storms. However, on the negative side, coral reefs are also facing unprecedented threats from climate change, overfishing, pollution, and disease.

One interesting and major way we can help is to conserve and restore coral reefs through eco-design, this means that we create products, structures or systems that are environmentally friendly, long term and beneficial for both humans and nature to continue and survive. The eco-design has lots of different areas in this one idea that can be applied to artificial reefs, which are man-made structures that mimic or rebuild natural reefs and provide substrate, shelter, structure and food for marine life. Artificial reefs are also great to help with coastal protection, community projects, tourism, and fisheries.