ORGANIZATION for ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Creating Big Bend Reefs Since 1985
What We Do
OAR is an all-volunteer non-profit organization (IRS 501c3), founded in 1985. We create, deploy, and maintain over 30 named reefs throughout the Big Bend region of the Gulf. This process requires planning and collaboration among OAR, local and state agencies, marine research academic and other professionals, other artificial reef groups, and private partners. Please contact us for more information on how we promote marine biodiversity, fishing, and diving opportunities in our region. The GPS coordinates to all of our reef locations are publicly available here.
OAR Reef Sites
The mission of the Organization for Artificial Reefs is to provide artificial reef habitat that promotes sustainable fisheries in the Big Bend region of the Gulf of Mexico for fishing, diving, conservation, and memorials and tributes to marine enthusiasts, families, and friends.
Make a Difference
OAR is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. We need your donations to support our mission of creating and expanding public artificial reefs. Please consider making your tax-deductible contribution today.