New Jersey Scuba Diving

Kismet Artificial Reef

Kismet Artificial Reef

100' barge
85' barge

120 yards north of South Beach, 0.01 sq miles
Between Kismet and National Seashore dock
This reef is very close to land, it could even be a shore dive
Depth: 16 - 25 ft

Kismet Artificial Reef

barges - Kismet

Rock & Rubble

Details:

Named for the nearby hamlet of Kismet on Fire Island. I didn't know that, anyway.

Reef site coordinates differ from NOAA Navigational Charts.

Not Shown:

1,000 tire units

This reef is very close to land, it could even be a shore dive

side-scan sonar image of Kismet Reef, west end, click to enlarge

side-scan sonar image of Kismet Reef, east end, click to enlarge

Rock & Rubble

rock reef — A hopper barge full of rock

All manner of concrete, steel, and stone rubble from dredging, demolition projects, and other construction is used as artificial reef materials. This material is generally available at very low cost or free from construction companies who are more than happy to get rid of it. Transportation costs determine where this material is used by the Reef Program.

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barges - Kismet Artificial Reef

100 ft barge

Type:: artificial reef, barges
Depth:: 16 - 25 ft

Name	Description	Sunk	GPS
	85 ft	1965	40°38.311' -73°12.435'
	100 ft	1965	40°38.280' -73°12.496'

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Atlantic Torpedo

Atlantic Torpedo

Torpedo nobiliana

Size: to 6 ft long, 200 lbs., and 220 volts

Habitat: Soft sandy bottoms, from water's edge to 350 ft. Uncommon.

Notes:
Potentially dangerous

Distinguishing characteristics: Round body with a short tail and no stingers. This fish can produce enough electricity to stun a swimmer, but it is usually unaggressive. They are uncommon but deserve mention for the surprise they pack. I have seen unaware divers ( including a PADI "Underwater Naturalist" instructor ) get zapped in the tropics by the smaller ( 40 volts ) electric rays there.

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