In an innovative project named EONIOS, a fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) will be deployed to monitor offshore artificial reefs off the coast of Cyprus. These artificial reefs, constructed using 3D printing technology and an eco-friendly cement mixture, aim to attract marine life to previously barren sections of the sea.
The AUVs, equipped with sensors and high-definition cameras, will provide valuable data to scientists at the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute. They will be stationed at docking stations on the artificial reefs, allowing them to recharge and transmit collected data, including video footage.
