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The Louisiana Fishing Enhancement Act (1986) led to the adoption of the Artificial Reef Plan in 1987 that included the Louisiana Inshore and Nearshore Artificial Reef Plan. [4] Louisiana was the first state to create an artificial reef program. The gulf coast states of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas have Rigs-to-Reef programs. [5]
Grand Isle #9: In 1999, the Louisiana Artificial Reef Program created the world's largest artificial reef by area. Created from the Freeport Sulfur Mine off Grand Isle, Louisiana the reef is made up of more than 68 structures with over 1.5 miles of bridgework. The reef is in 42–50 feet of water with 27 feet (8.2 m) of clearance. [12]
Virginia: Virginia Artificial Reef Program [15] California: California Artificial Reef Program [16] [17] (501(c)3 nonprofit organization) Massachusetts [18] New York [19] New Jersey: The Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife has 17 artificial reef sites located from 2 to 25 miles offshore. [20] [21]
There is so much to see and learn at this Florida-based laboratory and aquarium. To start, you can see a whole host of magical marine creatures up close and personal, thanks to its 135,000-gallon ...
(The Center Square) − Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has made significant headway in its mission to protect the state's vulnerable coastline, showcasing 109 active ...
As Hurricane Sally heads for the coast of the Gulf of Mexico this week, Lake Charles, Louisiana, is still reeling from the damage Hurricane Laura wrought in August. Laura, a Category 4 storm ...
Rigs-to-Reefs was first explored in 1979 when the first oil rig was transported from Louisiana to a Florida site. [50] This rig was the first of 5 Rigs-to-Reefs towed to Florida's coast. Louisiana was the first state to develop a program that allowed transfer of liability and ownership from the operator to the state. [13]
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