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theatlantic: Artificial Reefs Around the World For years now, governments around the world have been sinking large pieces of outdated or damaged equipment into the ocean, turning them into artificial reefs. Subway cars, naval ships, tanks and more rest on the sea floor, making homes for sea life and attracting divers. Artists have been busy as well, erecting underwater sculptures and memorials. Collected here are images from the past few years of some of these man-made reefs, both big and small See more photos at In Focus [Reuters/Jorge Silva]

theatlantic:

Artificial Reefs Around the World

For years now, governments around the world have been sinking large pieces of outdated or damaged equipment into the ocean, turning them into artificial reefs. Subway cars, naval ships, tanks and more rest on the sea floor, making homes for sea life and attracting divers. Artists have been busy as well, erecting underwater sculptures and memorials. Collected here are images from the past few years of some of these man-made reefs, both big and small

See more photos at In Focus

[Reuters/Jorge Silva]

Source The Atlantic

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    I wish the NYC subway cars and these sculptures were near each other. Id get over my fear of diving to see them.
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