The Reef

The structures that are built for the art sculptures for the Grand Citrus Festival will be donated each year to Universities, Organizations, Non-Profits or Cities to create an artificial ART-reef. The first year the plan is to for the structures will be donated to the USF College of Marine Science in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Benefits of an Artificial Reef

• Aids in rehabilitation of coastal eco systems
• Attracts fish population
• Draws dive tourism
• Creates new habitats and greater sea diversity
• New fishing location
• Colonizes completely in 3-5 years
• Recycles items that would end up in landfills
• Takes pressure off natural reefs