The Economic Times

In late 2020, New Jersey crews placed nearly 6,000 tons of retired container-inspection concrete forms on the seafloor off Manasquan, adding about 1.25 acres of reef habitat

In a significant environmental initiative, New Jersey's Bureau of Marine Fisheries has installed approximately 6,000 tons of concrete reef structures as part of the Maher Terminals Reef project, located two miles offshore. While these artificial reefs are designed to bolster marine habitats, scientists continue to debate their effect on local fish populations. Continuous monitoring is essential to understand the ecological implications and ensure optimal marine management practices.