Florida turned wreckage from the Hurricane Ian-damaged Naples Pier into an underwater habitat: 59 concrete pilings weighing more than 300 tons now sit at Wasmer Reef about 10 miles offshore instead of a landfill
- Pieces of a historic Florida pier damaged by Hurricane Ian have found a second life beneath the Gulf of Mexico, where they are being repurposed to support marine life.
- The City of Naples completed the deployment of 59 concrete pilings at Wasmer Reef on April 24, 2026, as part of efforts to rebuild the landmark Naples Pier.
- According to the city’s announcement, the project was carried out with construction contractor Shoreline Foundation, Inc., and marine and environmental engineers Turrell, Hall & Associates.
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- Pieces of a historic Florida pier damaged by Hurricane Ian have found a second life beneath the Gulf of Mexico, where they are being repurposed to support marine life.
- The City of Naples completed the deployment of 59 concrete pilings at Wasmer Reef on April 24, 2026, as part of efforts to rebuild the landmark Naples Pier.
- According to the city’s announcement, the project was carried out with construction contractor Shoreline Foundation, Inc., and marine and environmental engineers Turrell, Hall & Associates.
Sources: Times of India