County updates artificial reefs phase 2; deployment expected in late August
Jul 7, 2026
Shelley Alexander (environmental department) said phase 2 planning is complete: 128 limestone modules and ledge/disk modules will create 25 patch reefs about 4 miles southeast of Pensacola Pass. FWC contract FWC 21366 was extended to December 2026 and construction extended to Nov. 3.
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Shelley Alexander of the county environmental department described the phase 2 artificial reefs plan: structural modules (including 128 eight-foot limestone modules and additional ledge and disk modules) will form 25 patch reefs within the Escambia East nearshore artificial reef site roughly four miles southeast of Pensacola Pass.
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