artificial reef

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The U.S. deployed millions of tires in the 1970s to create artificial reefs, efforts which continue today to enhance marine biodiversity.

Artificial reefs have been constructed using various materials including millions of tires dumped into the ocean by the U.S. government in the 1970s to promote marine life habitats. Current initiatives continue globally, with projects advancing in places like Hong Kong and the Great Lakes, aiming to restore fish spawning habitats and support marine biodiversity.