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23-31 October 2027

The Reef - Belgium Dyson Award winner

The Reef - Belgium Dyson Award winner

Hosted by Anton Vervoort

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

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THE REEF is an ecological filtration system using zebra mussels to combat blue-green algae in water bodies. It removes excess nutrients like phosphates from agricultural runoff, limiting algae growth and enhancing water quality. This helps restore nutrient balance and strengthens aquatic ecosystems.

By

Anton Vervoort

Hosted by

University of Antwerp, Faculty of Design Sciences
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THE REEF is an ecological filtration system using zebra mussels to combat blue-green algae in water bodies. It removes excess nutrients like phosphates from agricultural runoff, limiting algae growth and enhancing water quality. This helps restore nutrient balance and strengthens aquatic ecosystems.