In April, an old fuel barge used by the Navy during World War II was sunk on purpose into the sea near the British Virgin Islands. On top of the ship was a giant steel kraken about 80 feet long. The purpose of this project, called BVI Art Reef, is to create a fresh coral ecosystem under the water. Not only that, but students and marine researchers can also study the ecosystem and learn from its evolvement.

The purpose of the steel kraken is to provide the base for growing the new coral through the existing coral that was transplanted into it. The name of the fuel barge is “The Kodiak Queen.” A British photographer found the ship on Tortola Island about two and a half years ago. He collaborated with a former boss of his to start this eco-friendly project. Numerous organizations contributed toward this project, including Unite B.V.I., Secret Samurai Productions, Beneath the Waves and Maverick1000. Their goal is to help rebuild the coral marine species of this area which has been negatively impacted for quite some time.

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