Reef Wrecks

The ocean floor is home to centuries' worth of sunken vessels integrated into marine habitats. Explore extraordinary wrecks around the world and learn how these artificial structures have become a part of the ecosystem--and in some cases, a vital tool in reversing the effects of human impact.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Reef Wrecks
First Air Date	July 27, 2016
Last Air Date	August 24, 2016
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	48min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Arcadia Content
Networks	Smithsonian Channel

S01E05

Mexico's Artificial Reefs

Shy sweepers, territorial grouper, and the world's largest fish, the whale shark, all have one thing in common: They love a good shipwreck. Explore the sunken ships off the Yucatan Peninsula as they slowly transform into coral reefs, becoming a surprising and much-needed source of food and shelter.

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