In November 2015, the Artificial Reef Society of BC announced Project ABIS: the Annapolis Biodiversity Index Study, an academic science study designed to observe and report marine species recruitment on the former HMCS Annapolis.
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In 2017 ​the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia (ARSBC) announced the effort to pursue the conversion of four surplus vessels into artificial reefs in Powell River, BC.
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Building on the success of the Annapolis artificial reef and its marine biodiversity, ARSBC is working on a project to install a replica of the iconic CH-124 Sea King helicopter on the flight deck of the former HMCS Annapolis. 
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Due to the current worldwide COVID19 pandemic, ongoing ARSBC ship disposal projects are temporarily on standby.
​We hope you remain safe and we will provide more updates as health and safety on this matter are publicly available.
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1905 OGDEN AVE
VANCOUVER
BC V6J 1A3
WHY DO WE MAKE ARTIFICIAL REEFS?

The diversity of marine life along BC's coastline is under increasing stress through overfishing, ecological damage, pollution, and loss of habitat. Artificial reefs in the form of large steel vessels address this issue by providing new habitat opportunities in areas without significant natural reef structures.  
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Retired, surplus and derelict ships, stripped of all dangerous and polluting components, make ideal long term complex marine habitat. Steel hulled ships are stripped, recycled and repurposed into man-made reefs. Within a short time in the marine environment they come to support self-sustaining ecosystems comprised of a wide variety of fish and fauna. The structures eventually mimic natural reef settings with their growing marine populations. Artificial reefs are also enjoyed as a prime destination for eco-adventure scuba diver tourism.
Please help the ARSBC continue its mission to create, monitor, and maintain artificial reefs in Canadian waters and beyond! 
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Donations of $25 or more will receive a tax-deductible charitable donation receipt. (Charitable Organization #139743397)
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