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Record 1 2020-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

An artificial reef is a manmade structure that may mimic some of the characteristics of a natural reef.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Structure composée de matériaux divers immergée dans les lagunes, les eaux côtières ou en mer pour améliorer les conditions de vie des espèces aquatiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Arrecife formado en el mar utilizando materiales sólidos para proteger organismos marinos.

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