Kismet Artificial Reef

Kismet Artificial Reef

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


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'

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.


Little Skate

Skates and rays are related to sharks. Unlike flounders, these fish are flattened and lie on their bellies. Skates are harmless. Stingrays have one or more dangerous barbed stingers in the tail and will use them if molested. Finally, the Torpedo is an electric fish and can generate enough voltage to be dangerous. Some skates give birth to live young, while others lay their eggs encased in a horned Mermaid's Purse.

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