New Jersey Artificial Reef Program

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Since 1984, the New Jersey Artificial Reef Program has constructed over 1000 reefs, including over 100 vessels, on its network of 14 ocean sites located from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Reefs are constructed from ships and barges, concrete demolition debris, dredge rock, concrete-ballasted tire units and a variety of other dense materials.

The objective of the program is to create hard structure habitat for Mussels, Sea Basd, Blackfish, Porgy, lobster and many other species of marine life. Once fish and shellfish establish themselves in their new homes - and it doesn't take long - the reefs produce excellent catches of fish for anglers and provide underwater attractions for scuba divers.

New Jersey's Artificial Reef Program is one of the biggest and most successful of any, especially from a diver's perspective. In comparison with most other Atlantic Coast states, New Jersey's Artificial Reef Program has placed more vessels per person and per mile of coastline than any other state. New Jersey's Artificial Reef Program has also placed millions of tons of rock and concrete rubble.

The Artificial Reef Program's free annual newsletter NJ Reef News is available at most dive and tackle shops. If you would like to contact them, you may write to:

Artificial Reef Program
P.O. Box 418
Port Republic
NJ 08241(609) 748-2020


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