The USS Guardian ran aground on a reef off the Philippines on January 17 . The reef is home to a vast array of sea , air and land creatures , as well as sizable lagoons and two coral islands . The U.S. Navy plans to cut the ship into pieces , then haul them away . The Navy is awaiting the arrival of a crane ship . Hide Caption
The USS Guardian ran aground on a reef off the Philippines on January 17 . The U.S. Navy plans to cut the ship into pieces , then haul them away . The Navy is awaiting the arrival of a crane ship . Hide Caption