Artificial reef being built in Riviera Beach a real treasure for divers
By Hana Engroff Palm Beach Post Staff Writer RIVIERA BEACH — Divers and snorkelers will soon have another sanctuary where they can spot South Florida sea creatures – an artificial reef stretched across 2 acres near Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach. The reef, mostly made of limestone boulders, will be in 6 to 12 feet of water in the no-boat area just south of the park’s beach under the Blue Heron Bridge. Sandwiched between the beach’s swimming and boating areas, it will provide a refuge not only for divers and snorkelers but also for marine life, Palm Beach County project coordinator Harvey Rudolph said. Seahorses, octopuses, manatees, turtles, a variety of fish and other sea critters have been spotted in the Lake Worth Lagoon water. “You can see stuff here that you normally can’t see … Read entire article »
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July 4, 2012
Today is a day to remember and thank all those that serve this nation, the United States of America for their time, dedication and sacrifice, both past and present. For without those that fought with spirit and conviction, truth and justice, we would not stand where we are today. It is to those that defend the rights for freedom we give thanks and recognize this day, July 4, 2012. Happy Fourth of July from Divetalking. … Read entire article »
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