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Public perception of coastal habitat loss and habitat creation using artificial floating islands in the UK

Jessica Ware, Ruth Callaway

PLOS ONE, Volume: 14, Issue: 10, Start page: e0224424

Swansea University Authors: Jessica Ware, Ruth Callaway

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Eco-engineering and the installation of green infrastructure such as artificial floating islands (AFIs), are novel techniques used to support biodiversity. The European Convention on Biological Diversity highlighted the development of green infrastructure as a key method of enhancement in degraded h...

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