As of this writing, about 600 oil rigs in the Gulf of America have been fully converted into artificial reefs. Yet, only 1,100 of 7,000 original platforms remain. Sadly, only 20% of rigs currently ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new bipartisan federal bill could expand the Rigs-to-Reefs program, which converts decommissioned oil rigs into artificial reefs in the Gulf instead of fully removing them.

Oil corporations and sportfishing lobbying groups have long championed a program called “Rigs-to-Reefs” as a win-win for industry and the environment. Don’t be fooled. Here’s what you need to know ...

Monroe County’s Artificial Reefs Program is making significant progress as new reef projects move forward, permits are secured, and recently deployed sites flourish with marine life, according to ...

Pollution and rising sea surface temperatures are decimating the world's coral reef populations. According to a 2020 Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network report, the world's oceans lost roughly 14% of ...

Two new artificial reefs destined for the Gulf were designed by students The reefs will be sunk soon thanks to a $50,000 donation from Coastal Conservation Association The project is part of Escambia ...

New bill could boost 'Rigs to Reefs' Program A new federal bill could make it easier to turn decommissioned oil rigs into artificial reefs, a move scientists say would boost Gulf fisheries and habitat ...