What is the main idea of the article?

How many subway cars were dropped into ocean over the course of the project?

On the whole, the artificial reef program has been very 6. _____________

In the mid-Atlantic region, there is little exposed 4._____________ so the cars act as a hard surface to attract marine life.

The interiors were then 3.___________ thoroughly.

All the doors, windows, and other 2.__________ materials were first removed from each car.

What is the main purpose of paragraph C?

On the Atlantic coast of the United States, thousands of 1.______________cars from New York City were dropped into the ocean to create artificial reefs.

Why do recycled subway cars make good artificial reefs?

Which marine creatures were probably attracted to the car first?

Local agencies manage the reef fish population by setting limits on the size and 5 ._________ of fish that fishermen can catch.

What is NOT true about the artificial reef program? a. Fisherman are allowed to fish near the reef./ b. The program is still in operation today. /c. Local agencies manage the fish population in the reef.