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Sheehy explains that a few things are necessary for an artificial reef to be successful. Surface area is key because it provides more room for encrusted corals and sponges, which in turn form habitats for various marine species. Weight matters, too—the heavier something is, the less likely it is to be turned over by undercurrent waves and hurricanes.
That’s why tanks have been so effective. “Tanks were not meant to be taken apart,” he says. “They’re good for 150 years.”