Artificial Reef Collection

Crinoid (Crinoidea) on artificial reef. Mabul, Malaysia

Fragments of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) and staghorn coral: Acropora cervicornisgrowing, hung on coral propagation tree, as part of a coral conservation nursery project. East End, Grand Cayman

Wreck of tugboat Blue Plunder, Nassau, Bahamas. One year after sinking. July 2008

Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji
Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

An oyster toadfish sitting inside the USS Indra shipwreck
An oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau) sitting inside the USS Indra shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina

An Atlantic Spadefish swims amongst the USS Indra shipwreck
An Atlantic Spadefish swims amongst the sunken wreck of USS Indra off the coast of North Carolina

Diver exploring the wreck of a Japanese Navy Seaplane in Palau, Micronesia
Japanese Navy Seaplane wreck lit by HMI lights with diver hovering above and red lights marking wing tips, Palau, Micronesia

A large school of Tomtate inside the shipwreck Liberty, Panama City, Florida
A large school of Tomtate overcrowd into a small space deep inside the shipwreck Liberty in 90 feet deep of Gulf waters off the coast of Panama City Beach, Florida

A Greater Amberjack swimming with a fishing hook and line caught in its mouth
A Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) swimming with a fishing hook and line caught in its mouth at the Red Sea Tug artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico six miles off the coast of Panama City Beach

A diver under the coral encrusted stern of the Japanese Cross Wreck
A diver under the coral encrusted stern of the cross wreck, a Japanese coaster sunk in WW2. Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver explores the wreck of a Japanese Maru warship, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at an anti-aircraft gun still pointing defiantly at the sky on the wreck of a Japanese Maru warship sunk during during World War 2, Morovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

A Tiger Grouper chasing minnows at the Benwood shipwreck
A Tiger Grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) chasing minnows at the Benwood shipwreck in Key Largo, Florida

Fish swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge
Fish including bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge, Solomon Islands

A shipwreck now serves as an artificial reef in Palaus inner lagoon. Artificial reefs attract colonizing invertebrates and reef fish

A soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal
A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands

A diver explores the wreck of a U. S. truck, Solomon Islands
A diver explores the wreck of a U.S. truck dumped at the end of World War 2, Solomon Islands

School of horse-eye jack fish swmming by the Ray of Hope shipwreck, Nassau, The Bahamas

A diver hangs on to a piece of WW2 stern wreckage, West Papua, Indonesia
A diver hangs on to a piece of stern wreckage on the cross wreck, a coaster sunk in WW2. Depth charges are clearly visible in the foreground. Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

Diver exploring the Felipe Xicotencatl shipwreck in Cozumel, Mexico
Diver exploring the ARM General Felipe Xicotencatl (C53) shipwreck in Cozumel, Mexico

Diver and schooling fish on WWII U-352 German submarine sunk in Atlantic ocean
Diver and schooling Tomtates on WWII U-352 German submarine sunk in Atlantic ocean off coast of North Carolina

Tube sponges on the Wreck of the Willaurie, Nassau, The Bahamas

Airplane wreck sitting atop reef, overgrown with soft coral and crinoids, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Atlantic Spadefish and baitfish school against the wreck of USCG Cutter Spar, part of the Artificial Reef Program off the coast of North Carolina

Bright sunlight pierces a shallow World War II shipwreck lying off the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands

A small school of Greater Amberjack swim by a larger school of Tomtate
A small school of Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) swim by a larger school of Tomtate (Haemulon aurolineatum) hovering over a davit on the Red SeaTug Boat used as an artificial reef about six

Silver grunts swmming around Treasure Wreck, Nassau, The Bahamas

The coral encrusted stern of the Japanese Cross Wreck
The coral encrusted stern of the Cross Wreck, a Japanese coaster sunk in World War 2. Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

Sand Tiger shark swims by the wreck of USCGC Spar off coast of North Carolina

A toadfish inside a pipe cavity
A toadfish patiently waits inside a pipe cavity ready to prey on any fish passing by. A Toadfish is an ambush predator at 95 feet deep in Gulf waters at the Dupont Span One artificial reef about 12

Old ship anchor, Australia

Coral encrusted wreckage on the Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Crinoids attached to a piece of wreckage, Solomon Islands

Elephant ear sponge attached to a shipwreck, Solomon Islands
Elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) green-gray coloured attached to a shipwreck, with diver onlooking with torch, Solomon Islands

Bow of the Oro Verde Wreck, Grand Cayman

Diver exploring the Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Diver explores the wreck of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Yellow butterflyfish and school of goatfish over black coral bush on a small wreck
Yellow butterflyfish and school of goatfish over brown black coral bush on a small wreck, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

Fast-growing corals being grown in the Caribbean Sea
Fast-growing corals (Acropora sp.) are being grown by scientists in the Caribbean Sea. Once they reach a certain size they will be planted on a reef that has been previously damaged

A snorkeler swims above a shipwreck in Palaus inner lagoon
A snorkeler swims above a shipwreck now serving as an artificial reef in Palaus inner lagoon. Artificial reefs attract colonizing invertebrates and reef fish

Wreck diving on the Superior Producer in Curacao

Divers explore the massive USS Spiegel Grove shipwreck in Key Largo, Florida

A school of Tomtate and Glass Minnows inside the shipwreck Liberty, Panama City, Florida
A school of Tomtate (Haemulon aurolineatum) and a school of Glass Minnows (Anchoa mitchilli) compete for space inside the tight confines of the shipwreck Liberty 85 feet deep in Gulf waters eight

Atmospheric scene from the Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A Goliath Grouper effortlessly floats by a shipwreck off the coast Key Largo, Florida
A large Goliath Grouper, Epinephelus itajara, effortlessly floats by and over the City of Washington shipwreck in about 60 feet of water off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Divers explore the wreck of a Japanese Maru warship, Solomon Islands
Scuba divers explore the wreck of a Japanese Maru warship sunk during World War 2, Morovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands

Divers visit the Pelicano shipwreck on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea
Divers visit the wreck of the Pelicano which sits on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

A Japanese Jake seaplane on the seafloor of Palaus lagoon
A Japanese Jake seaplane, shot down during World War II, lies on the seafloor of Palaus lagoon. Many planes and dozens of large ships were sunk around Palau during the war

A Nassau Grouper swims along the ocean bottom
A Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) swimming along the ocean bottom off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

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"Discovering the Hidden Beauty: Exploring Artificial Reefs around the World" Crinoid (Crinoidea) on artificial reef. Mabul, Malaysia: Witness the vibrant colors and intricate patterns as a crinoid gracefully perches on an artificial reef in Mabul, Malaysia. These man-made structures provide a new home for marine life to thrive. Fragments of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) and staghorn coral: Acropora cervicornis growing: Marvel at nature's resilience as fragments of elkhorn and staghorn corals find refuge on an artificial reef, showcasing their remarkable growth amidst challenging conditions. Wreck of tugboat Blue Plunder, Nassau, Bahamas. One year after sinking: Explore the captivating transformation of a sunken tugboat into an enchanting underwater oasis as it becomes an integral part of an artificial reef ecosystem in Nassau, Bahamas. Remoras suck the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji: Observe nature's symbiotic relationship unfold before your eyes as remoras attach themselves to the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji, finding shelter and sustenance within this man-made haven. An oyster toadfish sitting inside the USS Indra shipwreck: Delve into the mysterious depths where even unexpected inhabitants like oyster toadfish seek solace within sunken vessels like the USS Indra shipwreck – now transformed into an extraordinary artificial reef habitat. 6 & Diver explores the wreck of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane: Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside divers exploring the hauntingly beautiful wreckage site of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane turned artifical reef – witness history merging with marine life beneath tranquil waters. An Atlantic Spadefish swims amongst USS Indra shipwreck.