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70-foot cockroach to be sunk into Gulf of Mexico to create reef

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10 months ago

June 22, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-22 13:21:46

SUMMARY: A unique artificial reef will soon be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, near Pascagoula, Mississippi. The reef is made from a 150-ton Mississippi River tugboat topped with a 70-ton welded steel cockroach, aiming to set a world record. Funded partially by Bay Pest Control, owner Bruno Millanes wanted the reef to be distinctive. The project, executed in partnership with Gulf Stream Marine, the Department of Marine Resources, and Mississippi Fishing Banks, aims to enhance the marine environment by providing habitat for various species. The reef will be submerged 20 miles south of Pascagoula, at a depth of 90 feet.

The 150-foot tug boat that the cockroach is welded to will be towed 20 miles south of Pascagoula and sunk 90 feet to the sea floor.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 10:17:23

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-30 08:06:33

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 06:48:11

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