Read more: Local, Grand Strand Fishermen, Addition, Artificial Reef, Little River
Grand Strand fishermen are welcoming the newest addition to an artificial reef in the ocean near Little River.
Tuesday, local and state officials kicked off the 2009 Reef Project with a dedication ceremony.
Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources
will dump more than 30 surplus Army National Guard personnel carriers into the ocean, creating a new place for fish to live and grow on the ocean floor.
The artificial reef provides a diverse habitat for marine creatures and a better fishing opportunity.
"This attracts growth, which attracts smaller fish, smaller fish attract medium size fish and bigger fish and on up the line so it's like a pyramid," said John Frampton from DNR.
Frampton says the surplus military equipment provides a lot of nooks and crevices for fish to live.
This marks the 13th year for the artificial reef project in Horry County.
