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1 Liberty Reef Cyprus Survey & Technical Reef Enhancement Suggestion Report Prepared by I Dive Technical Team Project Name: CYPRUS (4) NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL REEFS 2011-2012 Department: In cooperation with CDCA Wrecks & Reefs Committee Classification: Internal & Official Use Only Focus Areas: Limassol (2), Paphos, Famagusta Geographic Areas. Objective/Process: Sinking ships to create habitat in severely depleted marine zones is a positive green initiative and restores bio-diversity. CDCA does not create reefs for harvesting purposes; we create them for conservation reasons and for eco- tourism. Document Owner(s) Project/Organization Role Andy Varoshiotis CDCA President Coordinator/Project Sponsor Nikos Nikolaou Artificial Reef President Coordinator/Project Sponsor Project Closure Report Version Control Version Date Author Change Description 1.1 27/12/2011 AV Open Doc Format NN

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Liberty Reef Cyprus Survey & Technical Reef Enhancement Suggestion Report

Prepared by I Dive Technical Team

Project Name: CYPRUS (4) NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL REEFS 2011-2012

Department: In cooperation with CDCA Wrecks & Reefs Committee Classification: Internal & Official Use Only Focus Areas: Limassol (2), Paphos, Famagusta Geographic Areas.

Objective/Process: Sinking ships to create habitat in severely depleted marine zones

is a positive green initiative and restores bio-diversity. CDCA does not create reefs for harvesting purposes; we create them for conservation reasons and for eco-tourism. Document Owner(s) Project/Organization Role

Andy Varoshiotis CDCA President Coordinator/Project Sponsor

Nikos Nikolaou Artificial Reef President Coordinator/Project Sponsor

Project Closure Report Version Control

Version Date Author Change Description

1.1 27/12/2011 AV Open Doc Format

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Work Breakdown Structure Purpose and Limitations

The purpose of this worksheet is to:

• Identify the work to be done.

• Identify the types of resources required for the work.

• Develop estimates for each work element.

• Identify storage locations.

This worksheet does not address:

• Who will perform the work.

• When the work will be completed.

The creation of a successful human made reef project involves a great deal of planning and hard work. Extensive bottom and biological surveys and documentation of proposed sink sites must be completed, consultation with all stake holders, user groups, municipalities and several government agencies must be conducted and the ship must be meticulously cleaned to very rigorous standards as outlined by EU Directives for the Marine Environment and for Artificial Reef Creation of the UN programs, as well the Barcelona convention Results, UNEP /MED 270/10, Guidelines for placement at the sea of matter for purpose other than the mere disposal (Construction of Artificial Reefs).

In addition to the environmental benefits of artificial reefs (ARs) there is also a benefit to tourism and education. Visiting divers from around the world have come to explore these reefs and learn by first hand observation about the fantastic diversity of the marine life. Sunken vessels in no-take marine reserves could serve a strategic role in attracting marine life to those protected areas and increasing biomass production.

The objective of the CDCA is to promote and market the safe and sustainable growth of the scuba diving industry while protecting and enhancing the underwater environment. To this effect, the CDCA assists in the creation of programs that affect the success of the scuba diving industry in Cyprus.

REFORMING THE CYPRUS DIVING INDUSTRYREFORMING THE CYPRUS DIVING INDUSTRYREFORMING THE CYPRUS DIVING INDUSTRYREFORMING THE CYPRUS DIVING INDUSTRY

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Cyprus Scuba Diving Industry

Warm, crystal clear sea and gentle currents, combined with an abundance of natural and man-made dive sites, makes Cyprus a perfect place to experience the thrill of scuba diving. Dive schools are located in each of Cyprus’ coastal resorts where you’ll find a variety of interesting dive sites suitable for all levels of experience and tastes, from sea caves and fish reserves, to wrecks and undersea islands, all within easy reach of your holiday base. The ideal time to dive in Cyprus is between May to October when water temperatures reach around 27°C, although diving in a dry suit can extend the season for those divers of a hardier disposition. Archaeologists are still locating the remains of ancient cargo vessels and battleships lost at sea thousands of years ago, while many of the island’s modern-day wrecks offer unique experiences for recreational divers. The greatest attraction for experienced divers is the wreck of the Zenobia, a Swedish built, 10,000 tonne ferry which sank off the coast of Cyprus during its maiden voyage in June 1980. Since then, the Zenobia has become a captivating playground for wreck diving enthusiasts from all over the world. With so much to discover it’s not surprising that divers return time and time again to re-explore this fascinating maritime relic. The diving industry relies on its ability to offer a healthy and sustainable aquatic environment to attract dive tourists. In recent years Cyprus has begun creating man-made reefs to add variety to existing dive sites, and to help preserve the 260 recorded fish species found off the island’s coast. An artificial reef has already been created within a 110 hectare ‘Sea Park’ (Amathounda) off the Limassol coast for the purposes of marine ecology research. Consisting of two structures composed of purpose-designed concrete blocks placed at depths of 10 - 33m, the reef provides food and shelter for small fish species which in turn attract larger marine predators. Fishing is strictly prohibited in the vicinity of the reef, located close to the submerged remains of the ancient port of Amathus. Over time, scuba divers will be able to explore a thrilling underwater sea grass meadow supporting a host of marine life, including pinna nobilis molluscs and rare sea horses, Mediterranean parrot fish, rainbow wrasse and sea bream. The Sea Park is Cyprus’ second artificial reef project and follows the sinking of a de-commissioned cargo ship off the coast of Protaras in 2009. A school of tuna has already been spotted in the vicinity of the wreck, a sign that the reefs will be effective in re-establishing the island’s marine species. These developments present a wealth of new experiences, at the same time ensuring that Cyprus’ precious undersea world will continue to cast its captivating spell on divers in the future.

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THE ZENOBIA & WRECK DIVING IN CYPRUS Cyprus has a selection of fascinating wreck dives suitable for newly qualified to advanced divers. Please contact your local dive school for a full list of sites, tours and minimum proficiency required to dive each site.

LARNACA REGION The Zenobia Cyprus’ best-known dive site is rated as one of the world’s top five wreck dives. The 172m long ferry sank with its entire cargo during its maiden voyage in June 1980 and lies on the seabed at 42 metres at its deepest point and around 18 metres at its shallowest. The wreck’s famous features include the remains of articulated trucks which still hang from its main deck, and the remnants of cargo scattered across the seabed. Expert divers can penetrate the vessel to explore numerous cabins and storage rooms. For those less curious about the Zenobia’s structure, yet passionate about its role as a marine habitat, an abundance of aquatic life can be observed on and around the wreck. Sponge corals grow from the rusted vessel, whilst shoals of barracuda, sea bream, amberjacks and wrasse glide by, often as curious about the interlopers in their world as the divers are about them. Occasionally, a normally reclusive eel makes an appearance at this incredible display of nature. More extraordinary, but highly amusing to divers, is the sight of tourists waving enthusiastically through the viewing windows of Larnaca’s famous yellow submarine which cruises around the wreck during the summer season. Most dive schools offer half day diving excursions to the Zenobia, boarding the Queen Zenobia at Larnaca for a fifteen minute ride to the dive site. From Paphos or Limassol packages usually include a diving guide, equipment, hotel transfers, two dives and a delicious buffet lunch on board. A non-diving package is available for companions who prefer to snorkel or relax on board to enjoy the sunshine.

HMS Cricket The Royal Navy gun boat was bombed off the coast of Africa in 1941, stripped in Alexandria and sunk by RAF pilots during target training in 1944. Lying in 30m of water, the wreck can be penetrated and explored by experienced divers. Helicopter Wreck This unusual 16m dive features the wreck of a British helicopter sunk in 1996.

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LIMASSOL REGION

Pharses II The twin-hatched cargo ship lies at a depth of 21m close to Limassol harbour. Since its accidental sinking thirty years ago it has become home to an abundance of marine life.

The Three Stars Lying at a depth of 7m off Akrotiri Bay, the interior of this wreck can be explored by qualified open water divers. M/Y Diana Resting upright on the seabed at 21m, this ill-fated yacht is popular for night dives and photography, and features its own resident moray eel.

PAPHOS & THE WEST Vera K Lying in four sections and home to a giant grouper fish nicknamed ‘Big George,’ the Lebanese freighter lies close to two natural archways at 11m depth, 25 minutes from Paphos. White Star The old fishing vessel sank three years ago on her way to Limassol scrap yard and is coming back to life as a living reef close to Paphos harbour. Achilleas According to local legend this Greek ship ‘mysteriously’ exploded before sinking close to the coast in 1975. Lying upside down in just 12m of water the wreck features a large bronze propeller, sea sponges, moray and grouper fish.

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AGIA NAPA & PROTARAS The Liberty Wreck The 37m long Russian cargo vessel lies a kilometre off Cyprus’ eastern coast at Protaras and is the first of the island’s artificial reef projects. The Cyprus’ Fisheries Department is expected to give the go-ahead for diving on the wreck in the near future.

LIBERTY WRECK – PROTARAS 29.5.2009

The Liberty The 37m long Russian cargo vessel lies a kilometre off Cyprus’ eastern coast at Protaras and is the first of the island’s artificial reef projects with the use of vessels.

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LIBERTY WRECK PROTARAS 11 MONTHS LATTER 18.04.2010

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LIBERTY WRECK 18.4.2010

September 2010 Cleaning Works by I Dive Tec Rec Centres Plc.,

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Oil, Paint and Petroleum by Product Removal

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Garbage and Debris Removal

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Surface Area Cleaning & Paint Removal

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Surface Area Cleaning & Paint Removal

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Surface Area Cleaning & Paint Removal

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RESULTS LIBERTY WRECK 10.9.2011 ONE YEAR LATER

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Obvious Aquatic and Marine Life Improvement

Libert Wreck Turns into a Successful Artificial Reef June 2011

Following successional stages on the reef structure over a 2-year period: 1. Algae - bacteria 2. Barnacle - hydroid

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3. Mollusk – polychaete 4. Ascidian – sponge 5. Ectoproct 6. Anemone – stony coral

24 Month Results and Outcome

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ENCHANSING THE LIBERTY REEF PRORECTED AREA

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ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR LIBERTY REEF ENHANCEMENT

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CLAY POTS-OCTABUS PROJECT PAPHOS CYPRUS

GREEN BAY: PROTARAS – FISH ROCK

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Function This criterion is related to how well a specific material functions in attracting and holding aquatic organisms. It is important that a material provide habitat for small organisms, attaching avifauna, and larger species that are important to recreational and commercial fisheries. If it is known that specific materials do not provide suitable

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habitat for the establishment of marine communities, or do not support the goal for which an artificial reef is being developed, the function of that material should be evaluated and alternatives considered. Compatibility Compatibility of materials with the marine environment is essential to developing a successful artificial reef. If there are environmental risks associated with using a specific material, that risk should be known and steps to minimize that risk should be taken if such a material is to be used. If the risks outweigh the other criteria, or minimizing the risks becomes too expensive, alternative materials should be considered.

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Artificial Reef Design There are a many different strategies and options for building artificial reefs depending upon the ocean bottom and purpose of the reef (see Artificial Reef Site Selection), the type of reef material (see Artificial Reef Materials) and many other factors. The diagram below represents one popular way of developing artificial reefs that serve as Essential Fish Habitat, or EFH, which is defined as "those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity." In fact, this design was used in the Reef System.

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Benefits • Artificial reef projects using bridge rubble can be financed directly by the Department of Fisheries as a cost-effective way to manage the material. • Concrete materials are extremely compatible with the marine environment. • Concrete is highly durable, stable, and readily available. • The flexibility to cast concrete into a great variety of forms makes the material ideal for developing prefabricated units. • Concrete provides excellent surfaces and habitat for the settlement and growth of encrusting or fouling organisms, which in turn provide forage and refuge for other invertebrates and fish. Drawbacks. • A major drawback with the use of concrete material is its heavy weight, and the consequent need for heavy equipment to handle it. This increases the costs both at the landside transportation stage and loading and transport at sea. • Deployment of large concrete pieces or prefabricated units requires heavy equipment at sea, which is hazardous and expensive. Another drawback related to the weight of concrete materials is the potential for subsidence into the bottom. LITERATURE CITED Carlisle, J. Jr., C.H. Turner, and E.E. Ebert. 1964. Artificial Habitat in the Marine Environment. In California Department of Fish and Game, Fish Bulletin 124:40-42. Ecosystems Management Associates, Inc. 1999. Mission Beach and Pacific Beach Artificial Reef Surveys, 1998-1999. Southern California Edison Company. Federal Highway Administration. 1995. Fly ash facts for highway engineers. FHWA-SA-94-081. 70pp. Martinez, R. 1964. Rebuilding, or supplementing of artificial fishing reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. Developmental Activities in Region V, January 1, 1963 to December 31, 1963. Project Report MV-D-2. pp. 501-502. Stark, D., 1995, Long-Time Performance of Concrete in a Seawater exposure. Portland Cement Association Research and Development Report RP337. 55 p

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Benefits • Vessels make interesting diving locations for both recreational divers and technical deep diving mixed-gas users. Vessels are also regularly utilized as angling sites by recreational fishermen and the charter fishing industry. • Vessels used as artificial reefs, can, alone, or in conjunction with other types of artificial reefs, generate reef-related economic contributions to coastal counties. Economic contributions from artificial reef systems can be high. Steel-hulled vessels, when selected for sound hull integrity, are considered durable artificial reef material when placed at depths and orientations that insure stability in major storm events. Large vessels have life spans as artificial reefs that may exceed 60 years, depending on vessel type, physical condition, location of deployment, and storm severity. • Reuse of large steel-hulled vessels as artificial reefs may be more economical than scrapping the vessels domestically. Vessels, due to high vertical profile, attract both pelagic and demersal fishes. Vertical surfaces produce upwelling conditions, current shadows, and other current speed and direction alterations that are attractive to schooling forage fishes, which in turn attract species of commercial and recreational importance, resulting in increased catch rates for fishermen. • Vessels, like other artificial reef material, can augment benthic structure which locally increases shelter opportunities and reef fish carrying capacity in locations where natural structure is sparse, or create structure which is more preferable or attractive to certain fish species than locally less complex hard bottom (Barnette 2001). Steel-hulled vessel reefs that are not well publicized, located far offshore, or otherwise difficult to access for fishing and diving because of depth and currents may, if properly sited, provide important refuge for reef fish species. Such vessels can provide important aggregation, shelter, and residence sites for reef fish species that have been traditionally over-fished such as warsaw, black, goliath grouper, red snapper, amberjack, and others. Vessels may provide extensive surface area for epibenthic colonization. This colonization re Vessels may reduce anchor damage and other physical damage by directing a proportion of the reef users away from nearby natural reefs.sults in the enhancement of lower trophic level biomass at the vessel site. •Sinking a vessel often creates a media event, providing reef managers with promotional opportunities for their reef programs. • Sinking steel-hulled vessels as artificial reefs, properly cleaned and under appropriate conditions may assist other agencies and programs.

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Drawbacks • Providing accessibility to both diving and fishing groups while still maintaining adequate navigational clearance above vessels often limits placement of vessels (particularly large ships) within a relatively narrow depth range. Good water clarity is also preferred, primarily to enhance diver observations, and this may further limit vessel placement. The cost to safely place a vessel in the ocean as an artificial reef increases as the size of the vessel, number of compartments, void spaces, and overall complexity increases. With the rapid increase in recreational sport diving activities in some areas, ship deployment in certain areas may have greater value to the diving industry than to the recreational hook and- line fishery. Vessels deployed in shallow water (60 to 100 feet) are especially attractive to recreational SCUBA divers. Consider using only those steel hulled vessels which are designed for operating in heavy sea conditions, such as ocean going tugs, oil rig re-supply vessels, trawlers, and small freighters, which are all structurally sound The focus should be on structural and habitat complexity of vessels, rather than strictly vertical height or sheer overall length. Recommend a buffer zone of 1/4 nm (about 450 m) between any natural hard bottom community and vessels deployed as artificial reef material in depths less than 50 m. This safety buffer is based upon documented movement of vessels, or parts thereof, in hurricane events. At depths below 50 m but less than 100 m, a distance buffer of a least 100 m is recommended. Reassess all constraints that may be placed on sinking a ship (i.e. minimum depth, distance from shore, complexity of vessel that may require additional technical assistance, stability requirements, vessel orientation, cost, time involved in project, etc.), and decide early on whether one or more of these constraints will result in a final outcome that will not be successful in achieving the project’s objectives. LITERATURE CITED Arnold, J.B., Goloboy, J.L., Hall, A.W., and Shively, D., 1998. Texas Liberty Ships. From WWII working-class heroes to artificial reefs. Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. Bulletin 99-1. 136 pp. Auerbach, J. 1991. Dive Miami. Scuba Publications, Inc. North Miami Beach, FL 33160. 71pp. Barnette, M.C. 2001. Artificial reefs: source or sink? Unpublished white paper. 4pp. Internet Address: www.mikey.net/ave/artreef.html. Baynes, T. W. And A. M. Szmant. 1989. Effects of current on the sessile benthic community structure of an artificial reef. Bulletin of Marine Science. 44(2): 545-566.

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Military Fighter, Training Aircraft, and Helicopters There are some records of aircraft placed in less than 100 feet of water that have survived at least a decade. F-101 and F-102 jets, a navy T-33 trainer, and a Sikorsky helicopter, all placed off Bay County, Florida in 60 to 70 feet of water, survived as fishing and diving sites at least 10 years (Danny Grizzard, personal communication). The current status (2002) of the T-33 trainer and the F-102 is uncertain. The F101 fighter, mentioned above and deployed in 1982, was reportedly still Intact as of 1997 (Frank Mancinelli, personal communication). As of 2001, the Sikorsky helicopter remnants had degraded to the point where they are no longer recognizable as a helicopter (Mille and Horn 2001). Another privately placed helicopter performed effectively as a fishing and diving reef off Escambia for several years in the early 1990s, until it was destroyed by Hurricane Opal (1995) Edwin Roberts, personal communication). First-hand accounts are currently unavailable on the status of two F-4 Phantom fighter jet fuselages sunk in 80 feet of water off Miami-Dade County, Florida in 1981. Technically, the status of these planes is unknown. However, second-hand information received by Miami-Dade County Environmental Resources staff, but unconfirmed by the County, suggests that the planes still exist, and may have shifted location during a storm event. They reportedly are being utilized as private fishing and diving sites, but no longer can be located at the publicly advertised coordinates (Tim McIntosh, personal communication).

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Two F-4 Phantom aircraft, sunk in April 1992, offshore of North Carolina at depths of 53 feet and 65 feet respectively, are still attracting fish. One F-4, still supported on its landing gear, sheltered several gag grouper under its wings, when observed in June 1995. An additional two A-4 fighters were deployed during the same time frame in 53 feet of water. One A-4 North Carolina aircraft was substantially damaged when a load of concrete material was deployed on top of it (Kurtis Gregg, personal communication). As of summer 2001, both remaining undamaged aircraft types have maintained their position and remain in good condition despite exposure to several hurricanes during the decade of the 1990s (James Francesconi, personal communication). One A-7 fighter aircraft was deployed in June 1995 approximately 10 miles offshore of South Carolina at a depth of 50 ft. The small fighter plane was filled with concrete and deployed with the wings attached. Subsequent observations found that the aircraft has remained in place. Minimal benthic fouling has occurred on the aircraft surface.

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Thirty Navy A-6 Intruder fighter aircraft fuselage sections were deployed off St. Johns County in 104 feet of water in June 1995. A review of video footage taken one month post-deployment indicated that the majority of the aircraft components were sunk within a 250 foot diameter circle.

The video confirmed that plexiglass canopies were left in place, and on at least one aircraft, fish were getting inside the cockpit canopy and unable to escape. Fish species documented in the video included barracuda, amberjack, and round scad. Like sunken ships, aircraft, especially if intact, have a recreational diver novelty appeal greater than some other artificial structures. • The cost to transport aircraft overland from a distant site combined with proper cleaning, preparation, offshore deployment, and anchoring/ballasting costs may render aircraft less cost effective than other available, more stable materials which could provide the same degree of structure and habitat benefit.

• Synthetic lightweight components such as carbon fiber materials in portions of more modern military aircraft fuselages, wings, and tail sections may outlast the aluminum or metal alloy structures and disassociate into the marine environment decades later. This lightweight but high strength material is bonded to become an integral part of the airframe or wings in some aircraft types so it cannot be removed without partially dismantling the aircraft. • Aircraft topcoat or undercoat paints containing chromium compounds present an environmental concern whose level of risk should be evaluated by the Environmental Protection Agency. • Jagged metal edges and instability of aircraft following damage or breakup in storm events may present a diver hazard.

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Considerations

• A decision to use aircraft as artificial reef material should be based on ready availability from a military facility and low or no costs. The donor of the aircraft should be required to clean them to environmental specifications, and their use must be allowed by the active permit specifications. Historically, the most successful aircraft projects have involved fighter aircraft donations from military facilities who provided assistance and expertise in demilitarizing, cleaning, preparing, and transporting the aircraft in return for positive Publicity. Small, heavily built, combat fighter aircraft are likely to be more stable and durable in an exposed marine environment at depths greater than 150 feet than larger military cargo, bomber, or commercial passenger aircraft. Military aircraft, such as those formerly operating off aircraft carriers, when placed in deep water can be expected to have a longer life expectancy as artificial reef habitat, based upon reports of the existence of 35 to 55 year old deeper water military plane wrecks still functioning as reefs. Natural Materials -Wood

Overview In the United States the first documentation of the use of wood as artificial reef material in the marine environment was the deployment of log hut structures in the coastal waters of South Carolina to attract and provide habitat for sheepshead (Holbrook 1860). Wood, including bamboo, log cribs, and palm fronds, is used in many parts of the world as reef material for fish attraction devices (FADs), particularly in local traditional fisheries (Grove et al 1991). On the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana, willow and wax myrtle branches have been tied in bundles and set on lines to attract peeler crabs for harvest (Jaworski 1979). Other references to wood, other than wooden vessels, for artificial reef development in the United States are rare. In Mississippi, and probably most other coastal states, there is anecdotal information about placing Christmas trees or brush in nearshore waters to serve as FADs.

• One of the benefits of using trees, limbs, brush or other forms of wood is availability. • Shinn and Wichlund (1989) found that the riddling effect of ship worms, a boring mollusk, in wood increases habitat complexity and provides space for other organisms which are consumed by fish.

• It was observed that the large amounts of food and the complex structure provided by the breakdown of wood reefs attracted large concentrations of fish even though in one case the reef was located in deeper and colder waters than many of these species of fish normally inhabit. It should be noted that Shinn and Wichlund (1989) were examining wooden vessels.

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LARNACA REGION

Octopus Diving Shop 5, Potamitis Court, Larnaca-Dhekelia Road, Larnaca Telephone: (+357) 2464 6571 Website: www.octopus-diving.co

Nemo Dive Center 8 Themidos Street, Larnaca Telephone: (+357) 2466 6333 Website: www.nemo-divecenter.com

Alpha Divers Pyla Gardens 2, Larnaca / Dhekelia Road, Larnaca Telephone: (+357) 2464 7519 Website: www.alpha-divers.com

Viking Divers Golden Bay Hotel, Dhekelia Road, Larnaca Telephone: (+357) 2464 4676 Website: www.viking-divers.com

Zenobia Diving Centre PO BOX 40843, Larnaca Marina, Larnaca Telephone: (+357) 2465 6949

Dive-In Blu View Residence, 132, Piale Pascha, Larnaca Telephone: (+357) 2462 7469 Website: www.dive-in.com.c

AGIA NAPA & PROTARAS

Lucky Divers Nissi Beach Hotel, Agia Napa Telephone: (+357) 2372 4227 Website: www.luckydiver.com.cy

Fun Divers Sunwing Resort, Sandy Bay, Agia Napa Telephone: (+357) 9988 4793 Website: www.fundivers-cy.com

Olympian Divers The Dive Centre, Pavlo Napa Beach Hotel, Sandy Bay, Agia Napa Telephone: (+357) 2372 2404 Website: www.olympiandivers.com

Happy Divers Themidos 8, Aglantzia Telephone: (+357) 9968 9268 Website: www.happydivers.com

Sunfish Divers Ltd 26 Arch. Makarios Avenue, PO Box 30274, Agia Napa Telephone: (+357) 2372 1300 Website: www.sunfishdivers.com

Triton Dive Shop 1, Cape Greco Road, Pernera. Paralimni Telephone: (+357) 9938 8116 Website: www.tritondive.co.uk

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Podvodnyi Mir Scuba Diving (Undersea World Scuba Diving) 37 Kriou Nerou, Bld. N2, Agia Napa Telephone: (+357) 2372 2282 Website: www.podvodnyimir.com

Absolute Scuba 308 Protaras Avenue, Protaras Telephone: (+357) 2383 3121 Website: www.absolutescuba.net

I-Dive Tec Rec Centers Plc Tinou Street 8, Shop 2, Ayia Triada, Protaras, Amochostos Telephone: (+357) 2382 3636 Website: www.i-dive.com.cy

Divers Unlimited PO Box 37028, Cape Greco Avenue, Protaras Telephone: (+357) 2383 3660 Website: www.divers-unlimited.com

Taba Diving Centre Limited Blue Bay Apts, Pernera Beach Hotel, Paralimni, Protaras Telephone: (+357) 2383 2680 Website: www.tabadivingcyprus.com

Poseidon Domniki Hotel, Protaras Telephone: (+357) 9954 5650 Website: www.poseidon.com.cy

Herbies Diving Paradise Ltd Pernera St. 36, Protaras (Pernera) Telephone: (+357) 2381 4292 Website: www.herbiesdiving.com

Easy Divers 315 Cavo Greco Avenue, Protaras Telephone: (+357) 2383 3662 Website: www.ezdivers.com

D.M. Go Dive Cyprus Ltd 352 Protaras, Vraka Building, Cape Greco, Paralimni Telephone: (+357) 2383 3960 Website: www.godivecyprus.com

Scandidive Training Centre Tsidlakis Vryssi Hotel Apts. Flat/Office 4/5, Paralimni, Protaras Telephone: (+357) 2383 2768 Website: www.scandidivecyprus.com

LIMASSOL REGION

Ninos Diving Centre 181 Christodoulou Hadjipavlou Street, Limassol Telephone: (+357) 2537 2667 Website: www.ninos-sports.com

Aloha Dive Centre Ltd Limassol Telephone: (+357) 2531 3208 Website: www.alohadivers.com

Dive-In Four Seasons Hotel, Po Box 57222, Limassol Telephone: (+357) 2531 1923 Website: www.dive-in.com.cy

Buddy Divers Ltd Le Meridien Spa Resort, Old Limassol-Nicosia Road, Limassol Telephone: (+357) 2563 5522 Website: www.buddydivers.com

Crest Dive Centre St Raphael Marina, 4520 Parekklisia, Old Limassol-Nicosia Road, Limassol Telephone: (+357) 2563 4076 Website: www.crestdive.com

Pissouri Bay Divers Pissouri Bay, Limassol Telephone: (+357) 9653 0761 Website: www.pissouribaydivers.com

Kembali Diving Ltd Kembali 57 Mesologiou Street, Pissouri Telephone: (+357) 2522 2468 Website: www.kembali-diving.com

PAPHOS & THE WEST

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P.W. Marine Divers Shop 4, Aristo Coral Bay Complex, Coral Bay, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2662 3082 Website: www.pwmarinedivers.com

Coral Bay Divers Aristo Complex 1, Shop 8, Laxion Street 20, Coral Bay, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2662 2980 Website: www.coralbaydivers.com

Cydive - Coral Beach Coral Beach Hotel, Coral Bay Avenue, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2688 1000 Website: www.cydive.com

Polis Diving Centre Kyprianides Building, Shop 5, Agios Nikolaos 1, Polis Chrysochous, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2632 1071 Website: www.polisdiving.com

Crystal Marine Shop 4, Ayios Therissos Complex, Prodromi, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2632 2869 Website: www.crystalmarinecyprus.com

Latchi Watersports Centre Natura Hotel Site, Polis Chrysochous Telephone: (+357) 2632 2095 Website: www.latchiwatersportscentre.com

Latchi Watersports Centre Latchi Harbour, Polis Chrysochous Telephone: (+357) 2632 2095 Website: www.latchiwatersportscentre.com

Kalliopi Dive College Shop 5, Basilica Court, 2 Leda Street, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 9960 3743 Website: www.kalliopitravel.com

Latchi Watersports Centre Anassa Hotel Site, Polis Telephone: (+357) 2632 2095 Website: www.latchiwatersportscentre.com

Cydive - Elysium Elysium Hotel, Queen Verenikis Street, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2684 4444 Website: www.cydive.com

Sea Horse Dive Centre St. George Hotel, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 9961 1876 Website: www.seahorsedivers.com

Dive Point Parmenionos Street #4, Kato Paphos Telephone: (+357) 9957 8345 Website: www.divepointcyprus.co.uk

ABC Dive Ltd Shop 2, 21 Ikarou Str. Kato Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2681 1818 Website: www.abcdive.info

Abyss Dive Centre Akamanthos Avenue, Shop 1 & 2, Argaki Village, Chloraka, Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2691 0500 Website: www.abyss-diving.com

Cydive Myrra Court 32-35, 1 Poseidon Avenue, Kato Paphos Telephone: (+357) 2693 4271 Website: www.cydive.com