Martin County will sink former smuggling vessel as artificial reef on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Artificial reefs provide 39,000 jobs for Floridians and generates $3.1 billion of economic activity annually.

The Tropical Reef Aquarium at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium reopened to the public in June 2024 following 2-1/2 years of restorations and repairs. The $7.09 million renovation project, which ...

Pollution and rising sea surface temperatures are decimating the world's coral reef populations. According to a 2020 Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network report, the world's oceans lost roughly 14% of ...

A wide-open expanse of seafloor covered with sand doesn't present many opportunities for sea creatures to survive. Reefs, on the other hand, are absolutely brimming with life. While debris like ship ...

North Carolina's coastal waters lack natural hard-bottom habitats, impacting marine life and the recreational fishing industry. Artificial reefs, constructed from various materials, create thriving ...