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.

Some more from July 25th 2026.
07/30/2026

Some more from July 25th 2026.

All five reefs are in the water! Thanks to the weather it was a remarkable day. More photos later.
07/26/2026

All five reefs are in the water! Thanks to the weather it was a remarkable day. More photos later.

07/24/2026

The Maranatha II has left Orange Beach, Alabama, for the Saturday, July 25th deployment of 54 modules. The drop will start around 9 a.m. at the Carrabelle 10-mile permitted area and move inshore to the St. Teresa permitted area to finish. OAR will be observing, so stay tuned for photos of this project that has been years in the making.

07/13/2026

Deployment postponed until July 22nd. Mechanical issues with the contractor.

Some pictures of what will be deployed on Tuesday, July 14th, weather permitting. 2 permit sites, 5 patch reefs, 54 modu...
07/09/2026

Some pictures of what will be deployed on Tuesday, July 14th, weather permitting. 2 permit sites, 5 patch reefs, 54 modules

One week away if all goes as planned!
07/06/2026

One week away if all goes as planned!

54 Artificial Reef Modules, five Patch Reefs, two Permitted Sites! The date for OAR’s most ambitious one-day deployment ever is almost here. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (weather permitting), OAR will coordinate deployment of memorial reefs to honor four deceased individuals, plus a large patch reef ...

This is one of the reef structures for "Spencer's Spot" Memorial Reef to honor the late Spencer Ewing Walker. The family...
07/01/2026

This is one of the reef structures for "Spencer's Spot" Memorial Reef to honor the late Spencer Ewing Walker. The family put many mementos from his life into the pour. Thank you to everyone who supported this project. Deployment is set for mid July 2026.

OAR is hoping to deploy these five patch reefs in mid July 2026. Wish us good luck on the weather!
06/29/2026

OAR is hoping to deploy these five patch reefs in mid July 2026. Wish us good luck on the weather!

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!

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