Rockaway Artificial Reef ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving

Rockaway Artificial Reef

Charles Dunlap
DS-109
Mistletoe
Rascal

1.6 nautical miles south of Rockaway Beach, 1.00 sq miles
Depth: 32 - 40 ft

barges - Rockaway Artificial Reef

Many holes cut in sides.
It must cost a fortune to rent this giant derrick.

Type:: artificial reef, barges
Depth:: 32 - 40 ft

Name	Description	Sunk	GPS
Dump Scow DS-109	100 ft steel	Tuesday Oct 9, 2018	40°32.614' -73°50.098'

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Rock & Rubble

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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Overview of Algae & Plants

Algae and plants are similar in that they can produce their own food from nutrients and sunlight by photosynthesis. The main difference between the two is in their complexity. Algae are simple organisms, sometimes unicellular, and even the largest types are relatively simple in structure. True plants, on the other hand, are quite complex, with many specialized structures, even in the smallest types.

Fungi are not plants, they do not produce their own food, but rather feed upon decaying matter. But neither are they animals, so I tacked them on here.

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