Mission- The Central Coast Ships to Reefs(CCS2R), a sink group operating under the California Ships to Reefs Non-profit group, has been created for conducting outreach to the local community, collecting information on the sinks sites, fundraising, interfacing with local government and elected officials, and local regulatory personnel. They have identified several potential sink sites in Central Coast area.
Welcome to the Central Coast Ships to Reefs Web Site. This site allows information to be disseminated to those interested in gaining more knowledge about the project. As the Artificial Reefing process proceeds, we will attempt to put out as much information as possible. Additionally, our organization will be required to fund raise for the expenses which are anticipated to be incurred. Initially, information gathering pertaining to the permit process for sink sites will be the primary emphasis of CCS2R. Links to some of this information and to other organizations involved in this process are provided below. Please contact us with any other information you might think we should have, or that you may need.
What other states are doing-
Texas-Texas Parks and Wildlife
The sinking of large obsolete ships to become artificial reefs adds a unique dimension to the Artificial Reef Program. In the coming years, the Program will again look to expand its Ships-to-Reefs efforts. This segment began in the mid 1970's with the reefing of 12 Liberty Ships at six sites along the Texas coast. Since that time, however, ships of this size have been virtually unavailable to coastal states. Recently, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Maritime Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have drafted guidelines for coastal states to follow in the preparation of obsolete ships for their respective artificial reef programs. Texas will continue to compete for the opportunity to acquire these ships for our offshore waters.
