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Artificial coral reefs provide key to recovery of marine life in Costa Rica

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Puntarenas province, Costa Rica, Jan 13 (EFE).- Artificial coral reefs are proving key to the recovery of marine life in Costa Rica, helping to maintain a diversity of fish communities, prevent erosion and serve as part of a broader protective corridor.One of these reef projects is located at Playa Blanca, a beach in the Pacific province of Puntarenas that has earned a five-starred Blue Flag for its clean water and outstanding environmental management.A total of 14 bell-shaped artificial reef structures weighing between 250 and 600 kilograms have been installed there and currently are serving as habitat for a wide range of marine species. (Camera: MARIA JOSE BRENES). SHOT LIST: ARTIFICIAL CORAL REEFS INSTALLED BY PERSONNEL AT HOTEL PUNTA LEONA AT PLAYA BLANCA, A BEACH IN PACIFIC PROVINCE OF PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA.

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