The majority of the sand on the bottom along Alabama's Gulf coast is flat. Red snapper and many other reef fish require hard structure to survive; therefore, this is bad news for fish that need a place to hide and feed. The state and local fishing groups have sunk objects as a fairly practical solution to the issue throughout the years. Fish have taken up residence in car bodies, concrete culverts, bridge debris, barges, and even military tanks. When a lengthy row of outdated voting machines was placed across the bottom in October 1997, one of the strangest undertakings was completed.
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