Delaware sank a retired 180-foot fishing vessel in August 2026 after it was transferred for just $1; now it forms an artificial reef about 26 miles offshore, although no increase in fish populations has yet been measured

• The new reef will provide habitats for marine life and create new locations for recreational diving.
• The vessel, named the F/V Calcasieu Pass, was sunk on August 12 at Delaware Reef Site 13.