The Rotary Wheel: The World’s Largest Artificial Reef

Did you know that the “Rotary Wheel,” an artificial reef in Lamon Bay, Philippines, is the world’s largest artificial reef? Constructed in October 2009 by Rotarians, fisherfolk and community members in the area. After illegal fishing over the past few decades had deprived the bay of much of its native marine life, the community rallied together to create the reef and encourage the growth of life in the bay.

After being constructed on on land and then sent into the bay, the reef was about four meters high, 21 meters in diameter and weighed about 85 tons. In addition to being the world’s largest artificial reef, it is also the largest Rotary symbol on display today!

Take a look at videos of the reef’s construction process from the District 5110 site. Also, Rotary District 6880 in Alabama provides this post with more information about the reef.