The TISIRI team visits the new Jacksonville artificial reef at the Floyds Folly exactly one week after the reef was created. Divers mapped the reef material layout, captured photos and video, and observed the overall condition of the reef. Several fish species were observed enjoying the new habit created by the reef structures. See the underwater video and pictures below of the new reef and mapping process.
Read MoreJacksonville Reef Deployment FF July 2011
Some pictures from the artificial reef creation project offshore Jacksonville (7-28-11). Stay tuned for the video and more detail.
Read MoreAction News Segment: TISIRI and Jacksonville Reef Project
Action News Jacksonville Interviews TISIRI's Joe Kistel regarding upcoming Jacksonville artificial reef creation project.
Read MoreAndy King Reef Plaque Installation (Pictures)
The Ancient City Game Fish Association calls upon TISIRI to participate in the installation of the Andy King Reef Memorial plaque. Flattered with the opportunity, Kistel and Kalakauskis were happy to help place the plaque and film/photograph the events.
Read MoreConcrete reef created offshore Flagler county Florida
7-21-11Today 500 tons of concrete reef material was placed offshore the Coast of Flagler County. The new artificial reef lies in about 70 feet of water and is roughly 24 miles south east of the St. Augustine Inlet. Pictures and video of the reef creation process below...
Read MoreConcrete Artificial Reef to be deployed off Ponte Vedra
Next week, weather and logistics permitting, a new reef of over 700 tons (1,400,000 pounds) of concrete material will be placed offshore North East Florida. Below are a few pictures of the material that will be used to create the new reef.
Read MoreTISIRI at Jacksonville Beach with ARC Surf Camp
TISIRI's Kistel and Kalakauskis served as a surf station "leaders" providing 1 on 1 surfing instruction and guidance to children throughout the day. Kistel and Kalakauskis would discuss surfing with each child before entering the water whiling getting an idea of each child's comfort level. Once the child appeared comfortable he/she would lay on the surf board while being pushed into a wave. Most of the children were able to stand up on the surf board with a few attempts.
Read MoreBarge Loaded For Flagler Artifical Reef Deployment
Later this week, weather permitting, this material will be barged down off the coast of Flagler county and deployed to the sea floor. In no time at all the concrete reef material will colonise with invertebrate growth providing food and shelter for a diverse variety of marine life.
Read MoreYacht outing aboard the Amazing Grace
July 14th and 15th 2011
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TISIRI's Joe Kistel and Ed Kalakauskis joined Safe Harbor Boys Home in an outing aboard the largest yacht in Jacksonville; the Amazing Grace. Kistel and Kalakauskis were aboard to serve as crew and photograph the vessel.The Amazing Grace departed Safe...Calling artisits for Children's book project
A artist and/or artists are requested and will be selected to participate in creating the illustrated character, "Spike." Those interested in participation are asked to submit a sample rendition for review.
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