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Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef

Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef

Summary

Miami Beach is creating an artificial reef called Reefline, which includes art installations and serves as a habitat for coral. The project aims to restore Florida's coral reefs and become a tourist attraction. The first phase will feature 22 concrete cars that will be covered in coral.

Key Facts

  • Reefline is a seven-mile-long artificial reef near Miami Beach.
  • It will consist of concrete art installations that become coral habitats.
  • The first installation, "Concrete Coral," will have 22 concrete cars.
  • Colin Foord is growing over 2,000 coral specimens to transplant onto Reefline.
  • The project is funded partly by a $5 million bond from Miami Beach voters.
  • Ximena Caminos, the artistic director, is raising an additional $6 million.
  • The reef will be accessible for tourists to swim and view.
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