Marine urbanization: an ecological framework for designing multifunctional artificial structures

作者：Dafforn Katherine A^*; Gla**y Tim M; Airoldi Laura; Rivero Natalie K; Mayer Pinto Mariana; Johnston Emma L

来源：Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 2015, 13(2): 82-90.

DOI：10.1890/140050

Underwater cities have long been the subject of science fiction novels and movies, but the urban sprawl of artificial structures being developed in marine environments has widespread ecological consequences. The practice of combining ecological principles with the planning, design, and operation of marine artificial structures is gaining in popularity, and examples of successful engineering applications are accumulating. Here we use case studies to explore marine ecological engineering in practice, and introduce a conceptual framework for designing artificial structures with multiple functions. The rate of marine urbanization will almost certainly escalate as aquatourism drives the development of underwater accommodations. We show that current and future marine developments could be designed to reduce negative ecological impacts while promoting ecosystem services.

• 出版日期2015-3