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  2. Rigs-to-Reefs - Wikipedia

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    In 1984 Congress passed the National Fishing Enhancement Act (NFEA) which provided the basis for artificial reef programs. [23] The NFEA spawned the National Artificial Reef Plan of 1985. This plan cleared the way for government-endorsed artificial reef projects and subsequently the Minerals Management Services' Rigs-to-Reef program. [3]

  3. Artificial reef - Wikipedia

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    RGV Reef, a 1,650-acre artificial reef created in 2017 in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas, is being studied to assess its potential for carbon capture. [37] Another study area is located off Juehua Island in the Bohai Sea .

  4. Chevron Reef - Wikipedia

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    Chevron Reef, also known as Pratte's Reef, was an artificial reef constructed in 2000 in Santa Monica Bay, offshore from Dockweiler State Beach. It was the first artificial surfing reef in the United States and was the second to be built worldwide. [ 1 ]

  5. Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary - Wikipedia

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    These reef communities began developing on the salt domes approximately 10,000–15,000 years ago. Today, they support a complex, balanced ecosystem of shallow and deep-water species. Flower Garden Banks and areas near the sanctuary are one of only two places in the world where the golden phase of the smooth trunkfish can be found, the other ...

  6. Wreck Alley - Wikipedia

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    In her 35-year career, she made some 3600 voyages and traveled more than 800,000 miles. The vessel was retired in 1981 and destined for the scrap yard. Instead, the San Diego Council of Diving Instructors and The California Department of Fish and Game requested her for an artificial reef program. Kelco donated the retired ship.

  7. Category:Ships sunk as artificial reefs - Wikipedia

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  8. Lake Perris - Wikipedia

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    Lake Perris is an artificial lake completed in 1973. [1] It is the southern terminus of the California State Water Project, situated in a mountain-rimmed valley between Moreno Valley and Perris, in what is now the Lake Perris State Recreation Area.

  9. Point St. George - Wikipedia

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    Point St. George is a location in Del Norte County, California along the Pacific Ocean. St. George Reef Light is located offshore as is Point St. George Reef Offshore State Marine Conservation Area. Point St. George is a "prominent rocky point" located about 3 mi (4.8 km) north of Crescent City, California. [1]