Redbird Reef
Decommissioned NYC subway cars are dumped into the ocean to create this underwater wildlife habitat.

šŸ“œ Artificial reef off the Delaware coast, created from decommissioned NYC subway cars, tanks, tugboats, barges, and truck tires.
šŸ” Covers 1.3 square nautical miles, 16 miles off the Delaware coast, and 80 feet down.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Unique underwater habitat for marine life
šŸŽ£ Popular fishing and diving spot
šŸ”¬ Serves as a controlled experimental space for artificial reef development

Why Avoid

āš ļø Environmental concerns due to asbestos found in subway cars
šŸš« Overcrowding, sabotage, and theft have been reported issues

Tips

šŸ“ Located 16 miles off the Delaware coast and 80 feet down.
šŸ  Attracts bass, tautog, seabass, scup, spadefish, triggerfish, bluefish, striped bass, and weakfish.

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