Mississippi Sinks Retired Propane Tank and Steel Tower to Create Offshore Fish Reef

A 31-ton propane tank and steel tower, previously used for firefighter training in Mississippi, were sunk about 13 miles offshore. The purpose is to form an artificial reef that gives marine life a place to shelter. Chevron and local organizations are backing the project, which is also meant to boost fishing opportunities. A comparable reef built in 2023 is reportedly home to over 530 red snapper, according to official estimates. The new structure follows that earlier effort as a continuation of the same conservation approach.