Una autopista bajo el mar: Miami Beach sumerge decenas de 'vehículos' para atraer fauna

En tierra, los vehículos son una fuente de contaminación, pero sumergidos en el agua como esculturas de hormigón ecológico, pueden ayudar a atraer corales y a recuperar la biodiversidad.

Una autopista bajo el mar: Miami Beach sumerge decenas de 'vehículos' para atraer fauna

TL;DR

  • The 'Reefline' project in Miami Beach uses eco-friendly concrete car sculptures to create an artificial coral reef.
  • The project aims to restore marine biodiversity and attract marine species that have become scarce.
  • The car sculptures are placed over six meters deep to ensure sufficient light for coral growth.
  • The initiative combines art and environmental activism, with cars symbolizing transformation from pollution to ecological restoration.
  • The project plans to create an eleven-kilometer artificial reef and is seeking $33 million in funding.
  • Donation opportunities include 'adopting' vehicles and stars, with celebrities like Gloria and Emilio Estefan already participating.
  • Similar artificial reef projects are being considered for Dubai and the Maldives.