RNZ·2 min read·medium
After three years of planning, a decommissioned fishing trawler took just 10 minutes to sink
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A decommissioned fishing trawler was intentionally sunk off the coast of New Zealand to create an artificial reef. The project, led by LegaSea, aims to boost marine biodiversity and provide a new site for divers.
Why it matters
Artificial reefs are effective tools for marine conservation and ecosystem restoration in depleted coastal areas.
A 60-year-old decommissioned fishing trawler has been intentionally sunk off the coast of Hawke s Bay to create an artificial reef and dive site .
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Confidence: 95%
The article is a neutral report on a local environmental project.
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