Vessel Deployment Slated for the Axel Carlson Reef
The
Axel Carlson Reef located 4.4 nautical miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet in
Momouth County is slated to receive a 70-foot steel-hulled commercial
trawling vessel for reefing on April 5, 2007. The vessel (picture below "Caterina.D")
will soon become a new home for 150 species of fish and marine life, a
fishing ground for anglers and underwater attraction for scuba divers. The
vessel will continue to serve the fishing industry for at least 50 years.
The target date for deployment April 5 is subject to weather and sea
conditions. For further information regarding the deployment of the vessel
contact Hugh Carberry at 609-748-2022.
For information on past and planned deployments see the
Artificial Reef Deployments page.