Organization for Artificial Reefs - OAR

Organization for Artificial Reefs - OAR OAR has created or enhanced over 25 named reefs in the Big Bend Gulf and has extensively refurbished four other large man-made marine habitats in the region.

OAR is made up of a dues-paying membership base and a rigorous group of volunteers. The organization is governed by a non-paid board of directors which holds regular meetings open to all members. OAR works with cities and counties as well as state and federal governments and strives to operate at every level as a professional organization, as opposed to a club. The organization also keeps close ti

es with local and state marine research activities through contacts with other artificial reef groups and the academic community.

05/28/2026

This year and next bring several new OAR reefs to the Big Bend Gulf. This summer we will deploy 21 prefab reef modules in the northern section of the “10-Mile” area near Robby’s Reef. The reef is a cooperative effort by OAR, the City of Carrabelle, and FWC. Also planned in that area is “Spen...

OAR will have a booth at this wonderful event. We hope to see you there!
04/15/2026

OAR will have a booth at this wonderful event. We hope to see you there!

A great day at The FSU Coastal and Marine Lab for the Chris Koenig Memorial "What Ever Floats Your Boat" regatta.
09/14/2025

A great day at The FSU Coastal and Marine Lab for the Chris Koenig Memorial "What Ever Floats Your Boat" regatta.

A glimpse of the brand new Bill Mickler Reef, courtesy of FWC's Artificial Reef Program.
09/03/2025

A glimpse of the brand new Bill Mickler Reef, courtesy of FWC's Artificial Reef Program.

Credit goes to Florida's Forgotten Coast. OAR thanks you.
08/27/2025

Credit goes to Florida's Forgotten Coast. OAR thanks you.

Here's an engaging article by Frank Stephenson in the Apalachicola Times about last week's memorial reef deployments by ...
08/18/2025

Here's an engaging article by Frank Stephenson in the Apalachicola Times about last week's memorial reef deployments by Apalachicola Artificial Reef Association (AARA), OAR, CCA, and FWC:

Home / News / Local News / Artificial reefs serve as remembrances at sea Community | Local News | Memorial mission | News Artificial reefs serve as remembrances at sea ByFrank Stephenson August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 William “Bill” Mickler (1947-2024), a longstanding and dedicated volunteer for...

Note that the date has been changed to September 13, 2025. It will be a fun day all around!
08/16/2025

Note that the date has been changed to September 13, 2025. It will be a fun day all around!

The OAR Board getting ready to dive the new Bill Mickler Memorial Reef to take photos and remove and bring home the lowe...
08/14/2025

The OAR Board getting ready to dive the new Bill Mickler Memorial Reef to take photos and remove and bring home the lowering ropes.

The Bill Mickler Memorial Reef has been deployed (notice the plaque at the top)! Thanks to OAR, CCA, and FWC for years ...
08/14/2025

The Bill Mickler Memorial Reef has been deployed (notice the plaque at the top)! Thanks to OAR, CCA, and FWC for years of coordinating to make this happen. Visit www.oarreefs.org (soon) for details.

OAR, CCA, and Walter Marine (Reefmaker) will deploy the new Bill Mickler Memorial Reef in August. It will be about 20 m...
07/18/2025

OAR, CCA, and Walter Marine (Reefmaker) will deploy the new Bill Mickler Memorial Reef in August. It will be about 20 miles south of Dog Island in 70 feet of water. Follow OAR for more information and the GPS coordinates immediately following the drop.

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