In May of 1995, the Georgia DNR ordered 500 Pallet Balls (tm) from Reef Ball. During production, the DNR increased its order by 10% for a total of 550 modules. Construction was completed in July and modules were deployed in early August. Forty additional Bay Balls (tm) were ordered for use in inland tidal areas and were deployed in September.
1200 more were added in 1999.
