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NEWS ABOUT: artificial reef

artificial reef stories: 2 news summaries

Air Force Ship Becomes Artificial Reef Off Fla. Keys

WWII cargo ship also tracked missiles and spacecraft

May 27, 09 1:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Demolition experts sank an Air Force ship this morning to create an artificial reef in the Florida Keys, the AP reports. The 17,000-ton, WWII-era cargo ship took less than 2 minutes to sink after a series of explosions. The new "reef" is expected to bring in about... More »

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Air Force • World War II • demolition • US Air Force • cargo ships • Florida Keys • artificial reef • Jay-ZTV • Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg

Hang 10, Blokes: UK Beach to
Make Waves

Artificial reef expected to generate 13-footers, draw surfers

Dec 10, 08 3:50 PM CST
(Newser) - A British beach town hopes to become the UK’s Surf City after the completion of an artificial reef that will boost local waves, Der Spiegel reports. Bournemouth has long attracted vacationers to its shore, but the gently lapping waves haven’t been enough of a draw for surfers. Projected... More »

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tourism • beach • surfing • Britain • artificial reef

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