Omantel and Innotech Join Forces to Enhance Marine Ecosystems with 3D Concrete Printed Reefs
Omantel and Innotech have signed an agreement to create artificial reefs using 3D concrete printing technology, a method crucial for marine ecosystems. This collaboration aims to establish substrates for marine life to thrive.
Utilizing 3D printing, the project will design and customize reef structures featuring intricate details like caverns, ledges, and fissures, providing feeding grounds and shelter for fish. As part of the initiative, eight 3D concrete modules will be printed and deployed at an undisclosed site in Muscat.
The project seeks to promote sustainable fishing, enhance fishery yields, and support local economies and marine biodiversity. The agreement was signed at Omantel's headquarters by Othman Al Mandhari, CEO of Innotech, and Eng. Aladdin Bait Fadhil, CCO of Omantel.
Eng. Aladdin Bait Fadhil stated, “The depleting fish populations in the sea are a global concern. At Omantel, we are aware of this situation and have partnered with Innotech to boost fish yield through artificial reefs. Innotech’s 3D concrete printing solution offers unprecedented benefits, and we are confident that our combined efforts will help us achieve our goals. Supporting environmental initiatives has always been a main driver of our CSR strategy.”
Omantel identified Innotech, a 100% Omani startup specializing in cutting-edge technologies and employing recent graduates, as the ideal partner for this project.
Source: Startup Rise Asia