CoastTuesday, November 10
SCDNR sank an abandoned shrimp boat Monday to build a new artificial reef
The 5AM Socastee team
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources sank an abandoned, steel-hulled shrimp boat Monday to create a reef. WMBF says the reef sits about ten miles off the coast. WPDE reports the boat was found in a marsh in Little River and donated by its longtime owner.
49artificial reef sites South Carolina maintains
The shrimp boat adds another large reef to that network.
Source: WPDE
Scuba divers make sure the boat rests properly on the ocean floor. SCDNR said marine life can start settling within hours, though some artificial reefs take three to five years to fully develop.
- Funding: Horry County delegation for derelict and abandoned boat removal
- Why: recycling the boat beats sending it to a landfill
- Find reefs: artificial reefs are listed on the SCDNR website