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Australia sank 60 concrete fish boxes; 3 years later, fish species rose to 60+

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What happened

Launched in 2013, purpose-designed artificial reefs were deployed along Western Australia's coast, leading to a remarkable transformation of the seafloor.

In a span of three years, fish species surged from a mere dozen to an impressive sixty.

Key facts

  • Launched in 2013, purpose-designed artificial reefs were deployed along Western Australia's coast, leading to a remarkable transformation of the seafloor.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:30:00 UTC.

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