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In 2025, Miami sank 22 concrete cars beneath the Atlantic; what looks like an underwater traffic jam is actually a giant artificial reef for 2,200 coralsBeneath the waves off Miami Beach, a striking collection of 22 concrete cars lies submerged, serving as artificial reefs that support coral...- In 2002, Florida sank a 510-foot Navy ship off Key Largo; the USS Spiegel Grove became one of the world's largest purpose-built ship reefsIn 2002, the USS Spiegel Grove, a decommissioned Navy ship, was purposely sunk near Key Largo to form an artificial reef. This innovative a...
- In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reefA retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The X...
- In 1986, Florida sank this 189-foot ship off the Florida Keys; decades later, its stripped superstructure is covered in sponges, corals and hydroidsThe Thunderbolt, a former military and research vessel, now serves as an artificial reef off Marathon in the Florida Keys. It was intention...
- In 2021, scientists tested 20 bonnethead sharks at Florida State and found they use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate: Study suggests sharks may have a magnetic mapSharks possess an incredible ability to roam the expansive oceans, utilizing the Earth's magnetic field as their guide. Recent studies have...
- Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 monthsA small but mighty insect, the alligatorweed flea beetle, has proven to be an efficient guardian against the spread of invasive alligatorwe...
- In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...
- In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcarsRetired MARTA train cars were sunk off Georgia's coast to create new reefs. Divers found marine life and coral growth on the cars within se...
- In 1985, the first invasive lionfish spotted off Florida after aquarium release; in three decades, they spread from Gulf of Mexico to the southern CaribbeanThe invasive lionfish, first introduced in the 1980s, has quickly proliferated across the Western Atlantic, extending its reach from Florid...
- In 1982, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 44 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine speciesThe Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's...
- JCPenney has just days left as beloved Maryland mall shuts for good on August 31 after nearly 70 years, leaving generations of shoppers saying goodbyeEastpoint Mall in Dundalk, Maryland, will permanently close its doors on August 31. The beloved shopping center has served the community si...
- Pia Dandiya, Indian-origin educator who founded school for low-income students, wins Florida Democratic primary; faces Republican ex-Marine Casey Askar in November showdownPia Dandiya has clinched the Democratic primary for Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, setting up a contest against Repub...
- Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primaryAngie Nixon secured an upset victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November'...
- Who is Angie Nixon? Democratic socialist stuns Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman in surprise Florida Senate primary upsetIn a surprising turn of events, Angie Nixon emerged victorious in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman, famed f...
- WATCH: Hayden Panettiere's final PETA appearance filmed just weeks before her tragic death - Her powerful message about dolphins and whalesIn her last poignant PETA campaign, actress Hayden Panettiere, who recently passed away, addresses the plight of dolphins and whales in mar...
- Florida Primary Election 2026 Today: Candidates, where to vote, polling place locator, what to bring; here’s the complete voting guideFlorida Primary Election 2026 Today: Florida voters head to the polls today, Tuesday, August 18, for the 2026 primary election. Polls are o...
- Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
- Blackstone-owned Safe Harbor nears $1.5 billion deal to buy MarineMax, sources saySafe Harbor Marinas is nearing a significant acquisition deal for MarineMax. This potential $1.5 billion agreement will conclude months of ...
- Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
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