Reef Wrecks

The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Reef Wrecks

First Air Date

July 27, 2016

Last Air Date

August 24, 2016

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Arcadia Content

Networks

Smithsonian Channel

S01E05

Mexico's Artificial Reefs

Shy sweepers, territorial grouper, and the world's largest fish, the whale shark, all have one thing in common: They love a good shipwreck. Explore the sunken ships off the Yucatan Peninsula as they slowly transform into coral reefs, becoming a surprising and much-needed source of food and shelter.

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