Posted by Steve on July 02, 2001 at 08:48:13:
In Reply to: Will seahunt quit putting words in my mouth? posted by AADIVER on July 02, 2001 at 08:14:50:
If a project like this is going to come to fruition it seem that Dick Long is the key player to open the doors and the financial aspects. First off are the propery owners in Catalina receptive to this in their district?
Dick Long Wrote:
Today I am deeply committed to the biggest and most important project I have ever undertaken. I am leading an effort to convert hundreds of decommissioned surplus war ships and even more obsolete civilian ships into artificial reefs. Working with the originators of the process (The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia) we have developed a method that is both ECOLOGICALLY RESPONSIBLE AND FINANCIALLY AFFORDABLE. The 366' decommissioned Canadian Destroyer Escort "YUKON", behind me, is our first ship destined to become San Diego's ultimate dive site. Equally important will be the enhancement of the marine habitat and the economic benefits to the community.