Artificial reefs can be made from loose but durable materials such as rock, bits of concrete, and steel. These structures can also be made from manufactured ball- and pyramid-shaped structures, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping, and sunken ships and other vehicles. Such offshore structures as oil derricks, their support structures, and other elements can also function as artificial reefs; some offshore structures are dismantled so they can be towed to priority areas where the creation of artificial reef habitats is most needed.
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