Kraken Wreck
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The Kraken wreck is located 58 nautical miles off Galveston, TX into the Gulf of Mexico. On January 20, 2017 Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Ship-to-Reef program successfully sunk the 371-foot cargo vessel. The reef site, designated as HI-A-424, encompasses an area of 80 acres to explore beyond the immediate feature.
The Kraken is part of the Gulf of Mexico’s already robust expanse of artificial wrecks and reefs and in close proximity to NOAA’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS).
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Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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22 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
14 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Jackfish
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
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Moon Jellyfish
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Soldierfish
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Total number of species approx.: 20
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Sea Nettle
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Total number of species approx.: 15
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Spade Fish
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