Sandy Hook Artificial Reef

Sandy Hook Artificial Reef

1.6 nautical miles off Sea Bright, 1.76 sq miles
Depth: 40-60 ft [download]


Coleman I reef
Type:
artificial reef, barge
Specs:
( 45 x 20 ft )
Sponsor:
Coleman Construction Company
Sunk:
Tuesday June 27, 1989 - Sandy Hook Artificial Reef
GPS:
40°21.060' -73°56.125'
Depth:
50 ft

Dorothy & V.L. Keegan
Type:
artificial reef, tugboat (cut into pieces)
Specs:
( 65 ft )
Sponsor:
Spectra Services
Sunk:
Saturday June 3, 1989 - Sandy Hook Artificial Reef
GPS:
40°21.555' -73°56.103'
Depth:
60 ft


Lockwood reef
Twin Lights at upper-right
Type:
artificial reef, sailboat
Specs:
( 45 x 20 ft )
Sponsor:
Lockwood Marina
Sunk:
circa 1991 - Sandy Hook Artificial Reef
GPS:
gone
Depth:
50 ft

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.



Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Cod
Tomcod
Atlantic Tomcod

Cods are easily identified: they all have three separate soft-rayed dorsal fins and two separate soft-rayed anal fins. They also have a sensory barbel on the chin, although in some species this is so reduced as to be virtually absent.