{
  "id": 16688840,
  "title": "Delaware sank 180-foot ship bought for $1 to create artificial reef",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/delaware-sank-180-foot-ship-bought-for-1-to-create-artificial-reef",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T00:29:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/delaware-sank-a-retired-180-foot-fishing-vessel-in-august-2026-after-it-was-transferred-for-just-1-now-it-forms-an-artificial-reef-about-26-miles-offshore-although-no-increase-in-fish-populations-has-yet-been-measured/articleshow/135217057.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a strategic move to enhance marine ecosystems, the retired fishing vessel F/V Calcasieu Pass has been sunk off the Delaware coast to function as an artificial reef. This initiative, aimed at supporting diverse aquatic species, involved meticulously clearing hazardous materials before the sinking. Environmental authorities will oversee the area, monitoring the growth and health of the marine…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}