Texas built 1,650-acre underwater reef; sonar later found 24.4 tonnes of fish

In a groundbreaking discovery off the Texas coast, researchers unearthed an artificial reef hosting approximately 24.4 tonnes of fish biomass. The reef’s construction utilized an assortment of materials like old boats and concrete blocks, fostering diverse habitats for marine life. Utilizing sonar surveys, they assessed fish activity and biomass, revealing that the structures’ height and shape significantly influenced fish attraction, underscoring the ecological importance of artificial reefs in marine environments.