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Reef Wrecks

Reef Wrecks

The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.

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StatusEnded
Original NameReef Wrecks
First Air DateJuly 27, 2016
Last Air DateAugust 24, 2016
Seasons1
Episodes5
Episode Runtime 48min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesArcadia Content
NetworksSmithsonian Channel
S01E05

Mexico's Artificial Reefs

Shy sweepers, territorial grouper, and the world's largest fish, the whale shark, all have one thing in common: They love a good shipwreck. Explore the sunken ships off the Yucatan Peninsula as they slowly transform into coral reefs, becoming a surprising and much-needed source of food and shelter.

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