The Vandenberg is a former United States Navy ship that was intentionally sunk in 2009 to create an artificial coral reef. The Vandenberg originally served as a missile-tracking ship as well as a military troop transport ship. It is located in about 150 feet of water in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary approximately seven miles south of Key West.

Creating artificial reefs helps to protect natural coral reefs by redirecting scuba divers and offering them a new experience. Other benefits include adding to the numbers of marine animals, providing a new location for research and education, preserving the history of the ship, and boosting the local economy.

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