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Underwater reef larger than Central Park built from old subway cars
Original: It's bigger than Central Park, is 24 metres down in the ocean – and contains hundreds of subway cars – and a few tanks
Off the US Atlantic coast lies an artificial reef larger than Central Park, sitting about 24 metres beneath the sea. It was built by sinking hundreds of retired New York City subway cars, along with decommissioned army tanks and other vessels, to create habitat for marine life. Wildlife writers are highlighting how the strange materials have become home to fish and other sea creatures.
Why now: The unusual image of subway cars and tanks on the seabed, and the reef's success as marine habitat, is drawing renewed interest.
Redbird ReefCentral ParkNew York City subwayDelawareBBC Wildlife Magazine
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- It's bigger than Central Park, is 24 metres down in the ocean – and contains hundreds of subway cars – and a few tanks · BBC Wildlife Magazine
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