Walter Marine used the Maranatha, a barge and the jack-up boat Maggie to add 327 structures across three snorkeling reef zones near Orange Beach and Gulf State Park. The work expanded a system that began with 166 modules in 2018.
The concrete and limestone units were installed on pilings in shallow water, with layouts that included the shape of Alabama and a dolphin. State and local organizers designed the reefs to provide accessible marine habitat and snorkeling opportunities close to shore.
