The Defender Intentionally Sunk Off Louisiana Coast, Becomes Omega Protein's Latest Vessel to Serve as an Artificial Reef
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VENICE, LA / ACCESSWIRE / June 15, 2021 / The
Defender, a decommissioned vessel previously operated on behalf of Omega Protein, was sunk off the coast of Louisiana last Friday, June 11 to serve as an artificial reef. Drone footage captured the reefing of the
Defender, which will now become a marine habitat, promoting biodiversity and creating recreational fishing and diving opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico.
The
Defender, which was owned by Ocean Harvesters and operated on behalf of Omega Protein, was donated to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as part of its