By 2015, Georgia had added about 200 retired chicken-transport cages to an offshore reef; the steel structures became fish habitat

Along the stunning coast of Georgia, discarded chicken cages have found a new purpose as artificial reefs. These innovative structures create vital habitats for diverse marine species, enriching the sandy seafloor ecosystem. Across the nation, artificial reefs have expanded to over nineteen square kilometers from 1970 to 2020, yet ongoing research continues to examine their long-term ecological effects and the associated risks.