3D PRINTED ARTIFICIAL REEFS: The first 3D printed artificial reefs were deployed on Monday off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast, sinking 25 concrete modules to the Gulf floor to establish new marine habitat. The Okaloosa Coastal Resource Team successfully completed the deployment of these innovative man-made reefs in state waters (within 9 miles of the shore), ranging from 60 to 90 feet deep across five permitted areas, said Alex Fogg, Coastal Resource Manager. The dimensions measured approxim

4,000 Artificial Reefs in Florida! 🎉🐟 Take a quick dive into the depths of our diverse and active artificial reef program with our marine biologists! Our Artificial Reef Program partners with local government, nonprofits, and state universities around the Sunshine State to construct, monitor, and assess artificial reefs. To date, there are over 4,000 artificial reef locations in Florida’s state and federal waters ranging from 1 foot in depth to 511 feet (with an average depth of 64 feet). This

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