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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > engineering > manmade structures > artificial habitats > artificial reefs
Research, Technology, Methods > engineering > manmade structures > artificial habitats > artificial reefs
Preferred Term:

artificial reefs

Definition:
Manmade structures constructed in coastal waters or marine environments which provide a sheltered habitat for aquaculture or fishing.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
artificial habitats
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • artificial-reefs
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/191763
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