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tanks now big Gulf aquariums
ADCNR named the reef zone in honor of AWF's
long-standing work in support of artificial reefs.
The zone encompasses 7.5 square miles of ocean
south of Dauphin Island in waters 60-70 feet
deep.
The three newer tanks are about 30 feet from
each other at the following coordinates:
30 05 296, 88 15 541
30 05 300, 88 15 547
30 05 307, 88 15 549.
"Alabama Power is very pleased to partner with
the Alabama Wildlife Federation to deploy this
artificial reef," said Environmental Affairs Vice
President Susan Comensky. "We are excited
about the new AWF Nearshore Artificial Reef
Zone and look forward to seeing it fully develop."
To learn more about Alabama's artificial reefs,
visit alreefs.com.
By Dennis Washington and Chuck Chandler
Washington County Cogen Journeyman Waylon Collier welds storage tank for delivery to Gulf of Mexico.
