Discuss the historical context of using tires as artificial reefs in Puget Sound and the initial intentions behind this practice. Highlight the environmental impact and lessons learned from the failed reef plan, focusing on the recent efforts to retrieve over 100,000 tires. Explain the role of artificial reefs in marine ecosystems, including both their potential benefits and challenges. Explore what the Puget Sound case teaches us about sustainable marine conservation practices. Close by considering how these insights could guide future marine ecosystem restoration efforts.