Artificial reefs, quite simply defined, are "one or more objects of natural or human origin deployed purposefully on the seafloor to influences physical, biological, or socioeconomic processes related to living marine resources" (Seaman, 2000).
However their use, spanning centuries from the Romans to present day, has been anything
but simple; ranging from natural barricades for blocking pirate ships to attracting fish
to promoting diving industries to improving water quality. The material used to create
artificial reefs has also been broad, extending from warships to trolley cars to oil structures
to even a commercial passenger jet.
Please check out these links to learn more about artificial reefs and how to support the initiative!
History of Artificial Reefs
Benefits of Artificial Reefs
Beauracracies Behind Artificial Reefs
NEW! Ships to Reefs NEW!
Rigs to Reefs
San Diego's Wreck Alley
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