We are building more islands than ever before. In the latest edition of Anthropo-Scene, we explore the striking results of humanity's attempts to colonise the world's lakes and oceans.

A quick look at the Solomon Islands, and you’ll find out that the Lau people built around 80 artificial islands hundreds of years ago. Same for the Uros, who built floating islands in the ...

Sulufou island, an artificial island in the Lau Lagoon. ( Tourism Solomon Islands ) The island of Sulufou itself is an artificial island built up by hand in a huge lagoon, known as Lau Lagoon.