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flag New York sinks boats off Long Island to create artificial reefs, boosting marine life and fishing.

flag The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is sinking boats off Long Island's shore to create artificial reefs, which provide habitats for marine life and support local fishing and recreation. flag This program, established in 1962, uses materials like the sunken "Jana Marie" fishing vessel and now includes 16 reef sites around Long Island. flag The initiative also serves as a memorial for avid fisherman Doug Oakland.

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