- Type:
- artificial reef, barges
- Depth:
- 30 - 40 ft
| Name | Description | Sunk | GPS |
| Lund's | 50' steel crane barge | Thursday Nov 16, 2023 |
40°59.915' -73°04.043' |
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Port Jefferson Artificial Reef
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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Busycon canaliculatum
Size: to 8"
Habitat: intertidal down to 60 ft
Notes:
Whelks are the largest snails in this area. Related Lightning Whelk grows to 16", and is sometimes called Conch and eaten as such. Whelks prey on bivalves by drilling through their shells.
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