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Delaware’s New Underwater City | Dover News
Delaware just sank a 180-foot retired oilfield boat, the Calcasieu Pass, to become the centerpiece of its new artificial reef system—situated smack in the middle of Del-Jersey-Land Reef, east of Bethany Beach. Once a menhaden fishing vessel for over three decades, this ’82-built ship is now transforming into an underwater ecosystem, hosting mussels, barnacles, and corals that will feed marine life and boost diving and fishing opportunities. DNREC calls it a win for conservation and coastal recreation, repurposing maritime history into habitat while supporting Delaware’s economy. Listen in…
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