2025 FHGF Reef Project

Out past the shores of Dauphin Island, Alabama—where the waves roll steady and wild, new life is taking shape beneath the surface.

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The Fly High Goose Foundation has deployed three artificial reefs into the Gulf, creating a thriving marine habitat in memory of Adrian “Goose” Baugh Johnson.

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More than just a reef system, this is a living tribute to a beloved son of the Gulf Coast.

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Goose was raised in Baldwin County and felt most alive on the water—fishing, boating, exploring—always chasing the horizon beneath the coastal sky.

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To honor that spirit, his family and the foundation created this reef—a place where marine life can flourish and the memory of a fearless young man lives on.

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Divers who visit will find this inscription etched into the reef:

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“A fearless spirit, wild at heart, born for the water. May the tides carry his memory, the reefs shelter new life, and his love for nature live on in every wave.”

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Built in partnership with Reefmaker, Goose’s reefs will support generations of sea life—offering shelter, protection, and a healthier future for the Gulf’s fragile ecosystems.

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And for those who knew Goose, it’s a place to visit him. Some of his ashes have been built into the structure—forever a part of the waters he loved.

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Fly high, Goose. Your spirit is still with us—riding the tides and leaving your mark on our hearts and our world.

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