It was a popular idea in the 80s, to create tyre reefs that could assist with the prevention of coastal erosion and create sites for sealife to develop. It was a controversial idea at its time, some likening it to simply dumping tyres in the sea and those against the projects claimed that the tyres would leach toxins.
Car Tyre Reef Removed in France
At the time Dr. Ken Collins of the University of Portsmouth carried out extensive testing in Poole Harbour, the results he achieved suggested that there were no issues with leachates in salt water. At the same time similar research in the USA sho...
Car Tyre Reef Removed in France
At the time Dr. Ken Collins of the University of Portsmouth carried out extensive testing in Poole Harbour, the results he achieved suggested that there were no issues with leachates in salt water. At the same time similar research in the USA sho...
