NEWS: New Study Finds Artificial Reefs Can Enhance Fish Communities

Scientists from NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) combined findings from various global, peer-reviewed publications that compared fish communities on artificial and natural reefs. Artificial reefs, which can be made from vessels, concrete pipes, and bridge pieces, are intentionally placed on the seafloor and can be effective […]