#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective #5: Protect areas with high
percent coral coverage, density and/or
species richness
1
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated fish
species and the habitats upon which they
depend for their entire life cycle.
Features
Values
% Hard Coral Cover
3%-34%
% Reef within PU
5%-38%
State park is located there and some protection already exists;
there could be a partnership in management with the park
service.
A. cervicornis Presence
Visual-Include
Areas
Good Habitat, good back reef/intercoastal area, important area
for fishing historically. Good connectivity between habitats.
Artificial Reefs
Visual
Want to extend to include protection for Bathtub Reef.
With regards to extending the Northern Boundary to Bathtub
reef, OFR wanted to focus on the reef tract solely; but there
could be exceptions/partnerships with other groups/agencies if
it is necessary for protection/area of interest.
% Soft Coral Cover
% Sponge Cover
Fish Density
Mangroves Presence
Visual
Seagrass Presence
Visual
State Park Boundaries
Visual
# Fish Species
Objective# 1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
2
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Discussion
# Hard Coral Species
Low
% Hard Coral Cover
3%-34%
% Reef within PU
10%
Anchoring Data
Medium-High
Depth
<50'
Distance From Inlets
Ease of Access
Fish Density
Central St. Lucie Inlet State Park - Higher fish richness. Higher
number of fish. Higher coral. Higher % reef.
More ridge compared to the South St. Lucie State Park drawing.
Includes one SECREMP monitoring station.
The differences between these 2 options are probably
interchangeable from a conservation perspective.
These can be options A and B for this region. These options
will likely achieve objective 1 and 3 for this section of the reef.
Wanted to protect wormrock and colonized pavement.
Fishing Pressure
Visual
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include
Areas
Group discussed advantages and disadvantages of having the
area nearer/further from the inlet.
# Fish Species
Objective# 1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
# Hard Coral Species
% Hard Coral Cover
3
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
3%-34%
% Reef within PU
Distance From Inlets
Wanted to protect wormrock and colonized pavement
Ease of Access
Fish Density
Fishing Pressure
South St. Lucie Inlet State Park- More nearshore hardbottom
habitat compared to ridge is in this location vs. the central box.
Argue that the ridge might be better quality habitat.
Visual
Group discussed advantages and disadvantages of having the
area nearer/further from the inlet.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
1
2
3
Total Area
31.1 km²
2.64 km²
2.94 km²
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
3.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Percent Reef within SEFCRI Region
2.60%
0.50%
0.50%
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
Martin
Martin
Martin
County(ies)
Martin
Martin
Martin
Depth Range
-10 to 50 ft. 6 to 49 ft.
4 to 35 ft.
avg. Depth
24 ft.
23 ft.
23 ft.
Distance Range from Shore
0.0 - 1.4 mi. 0.1 - 0.9 mi. 0.0 - 0.9 mi.
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
0.1 - 5.4 mi. 2.4 - 3.6 mi. 4.2 - 6.0 mi.
Distance Range from Outfall
43.9 - 50.5 mi.45.6 - 46.6 mi. 43.1 - 44.8 mi.
Distance Range from Pier
6.1 - 11.1 mi. 8.5 - 9.8 mi. 9.7 - 10.8 mi.
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
6034937 m² 1186083 m² 1153149 m²
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
17384156 m² 893917 m²
1166851 m²
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
0 m²
0 m²
0 m²
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
18311 m²
0 m²
0 m²
Sponge Percent Cover Range
0.0 - 22.0
0.25 - 10.6
0.2 - 5.0
Sponge Percent Cover avg.
3.35
4.58
1.95
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
0.04 - 2.6
0.37 - 2.55
0.04 - 2.6
Coral Density (corals per m²) avg.
1.08
1.35
1.13
Coral Percent Cover Range
0.0 - 33.58 0.0 - 33.58
0.0 - 4.34
Coral Percent Cover avg.
3.72
7.49
2
Number of Coral Species Range
0.0 - 8.0
0.0 - 8.0
0.0 - 5.0
Number of Coral Species avg.
2.25
3.38
3
Large Live Coral Planning Units
0
0
0
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
0
0
0
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
0 m²
0 m²
0 m²
Pillar Coral Planning Units
0
0
0
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
0
0
0
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
0.0 - 0.6
0.0 - 0.6
0.0 - 0.0
Soft Coral Percent Cover avg.
0.07
0.24
0
Reef Fish Density Range
17.5 - 538.0 73.5 - 356.5 69.0 - 368.0
Reef Fish Density avg.
157.15
163.08
185.2
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
11.0 - 33.0 15.0 - 33.0
20.0 - 24.0
Number of Reef Fish Species avg.
19.52
23
22.2
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
9.0 - 233.5 20.5 - 20.5
134.5 - 233.5
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density avg. 86.71
20.5
184
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
9
0
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
236
24
45
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium 21
12
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
20
9
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High 0
0
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
15
5
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
0
0
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
0
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High 0
0
0
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
7
5
0
Injury Site Planning Units
0
0
0
Historic Impacts Planning Units
7
0
0
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective #3: Seasonal protection of
spawning aggregations
4
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated fish
species and the habitats upon which they
depend for their entire life cycle.
Features
Values
% Hard Coral Cover
Low (0-1%)
Artificial Reefs
Visual-Include
Areas
Discussion
Data and local knowledge: Not necessarily high coral area but
high relief area offshore (i.e., fish aggregation are high such as
snapper).
Wanted to include artificial reefs to the north and then extended
it through the entire ledge.
Fish Density
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include
Areas
# Reef Fish Species
30-56 Species
% Cover Coral
Low (0-1%)
Depth
60-90'
Fish Density
High (300-1700 )
It was brought to the group’s attention there was a lot of fishing
that goes on in the area, depending on what is implemented in
the box, it is important to note when moving forward.
Sightseeing diving occurs at 80-100’ fishermen would be
happy.
Maybe trolling would still be allowed and this box would limit
box fishing.
Includes 2 reef lines.
Includes artificial reefs to the north.
5
It is a unique area that stands out.
Objective #3: Seasonal protection of
spawning aggregations
Later we will go back and identify what’s going on there.
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include
Areas
Beach renourishment is also an issue, consider the location of
borrow area. If we draw the box over this region, will that affect
beach renourishment?
Management plan established for this region would need to
determine if beach renourishment would be allowed or not.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef within the SEFCRI region
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
County(ies)
Depth Range
avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover avg.
Reef Fish Density Planning Units
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
4
32.22 km²
3.00%
1.20%
Martin
Martin
41 to 102 ft.
78 ft.
3.0 - 6.1 mi.
5.5 - 10.0 mi.
38.4 - 44.0 mi.
5.7 - 11.3 mi.
2801788 m²
22637004 m²
0 m²
1208 m²
0.0 - 2.08
0.77
0.01 - 0.43
0.14
0.0 - 0.42
0.16
1.0 - 4.0
1.75
0
0
0 m²
0
0
0.0 - 0.0
0
18
21.5 - 1702.5
379.39
14.0 - 43.0
28.56
19.0 - 583.0
162.95
0
159
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
5
12.66 km²
1.00%
1.00%
Martin
Martin
51 to 92 ft.
76 ft.
3.1 - 4.9 mi.
6.0 - 8.9 mi.
38.4 - 41.8 mi.
6.2 - 9.1 mi.
2196551 m²
7803449 m²
0 m²
0 m²
0.0 - 2.08
0.76
0.04 - 0.43
0.18
0.0 - 0.42
0.14
1.0 - 4.0
2
0
0
0 m²
0
0
0.0 - 0.0
0
14
21.5 - 1702.5
444.64
14.0 - 43.0
30.57
36.0 - 583.0
188.69
0
123
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
#
6
N-146 Objectives Considered
Features
Values
Discussion
Objective# 1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
Blowing rocks was a unique area to protect; lots of fishing in
that area.
Objective #5: Protect areas with high
percent coral coverage, density and/or
species richness
Sea turtle nesting sites on the beach for Green and Loggerhead
turtles species.
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Will have lots of pushback from fisherman.
But has a lot of protection in the area already; thus, may not be
as bad as initially thought of from a management perspective.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
6
Total Area
0.71 km²
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
0.00%
Percent Reef in the SEFCRI region
0.00%
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
North Palm Beach
County(ies)
Martin
Depth Range
1 to 22 ft.
avg. Depth
10 ft.
Distance Range from Shore
0.0 - 0.0 mi.
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
2.1 - 3.0 mi.
Distance Range from Outfall
35.3 - 36.2 mi.
Distance Range from Pier
1.9 - 2.7 mi.
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
34471 m²
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
318865 m²
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
0 m²
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
0 m²
Sponge Percent Cover Range
None - None
Sponge Percent Cover avg.
None
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
None - None
Coral Density (corals per m²) avg.
None
Coral Percent Cover Range
None - None
Coral Percent Cover avg.
None
Number of Coral Species Range
None - None
Number of Coral Species avg.
None
Large Live Coral Planning Units
0
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
0
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
0 m²
Pillar Coral Planning Units
0
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
0
Soft Coral Percent Cover Planning Units
0
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
None - None
Soft Coral Percent Cover avg.
None
Reef Fish Density Range
None - None
Reef Fish Density avg.
None
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
None - None
Number of Reef Fish Species avg.
None
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
None - None
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density avg.
None
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
5
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
5
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
0
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
0
Injury Site Planning Units
0
Historic Impacts Planning Units
0
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective #3: Seasonal protection of
spawning aggregations
7
Objective #5: Protect areas with high
percent coral coverage, density and/or
species richness
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Features
Values
Artificial Reefs
Visual-Include
Areas
Piers
Visual
Discussion
Include step reef artificial reefs to help juvenile fish recruit to
be able to make it out the larger reefs ~40’.
Use Juno Pier as the demarcation line for mariners (good
visual).
Keep western boundary to shoreline for high value of sea turtle
nesting.
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include
Areas
Eastern boundary for high diving and fishing opportunities.
Squared off in the north to include Blowing Rocks area. Area of
interest for management action to be moved forward.
# Coral Species
# Fish Species
40-55 Species
% Hard Coral Cover
8
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of each
type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Diving Activity
Visual
Fish Density
100-1436
Fishing Pressure
Visual
Hard Coral Density
Didn’t include area to the shore because that shoreline is mostly
hardened.
Discussed issue of Mangrove/ Estuary connectivity (to
offshore), that this is quite a distance away and the shoreline
isn’t natural.
Drivers were #reef fish and reef fish density. Looked at grey
Snapper Spawning aggregation areas.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef in SEFCRI region
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
7
107.45 km²
9.00%
14.30%
N Palm Beach
Palm Beach,
Martin
-28 to 185 ft.
68 ft.
0.0 - 5.3 mi.
0.1 - 6.0 mi.
29.6 - 36.4 mi.
0.8 - 6.8 mi.
32736230 m²
49718646 m²
0 m²
29060 m²
None - None
None
1.05 - 1.05
1.05
0.09 - 0.09
0.09
6.0 - 8.0
7
0
0
0 m²
0
0
None - None
None
9.0 - 1583.0
184.62
4.0 - 67.0
24.07
0.0 - 207.5
33.11
3
364
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
138
Palm Beach
32 to 167 ft.
85 ft.
0.6 - 4.3 mi.
3.2 - 6.9 mi.
28.6 - 30.5 mi.
3.9 - 7.7 mi.
12618462 m²
4340848 m²
0 m²
0 m²
None - None
None
0.85 - 0.85
0.85
1.9 - 1.9
1.9
7.0 - 7.0
7
0
0
0 m²
0
0
None - None
None
11.5 - 1436.5
201.36
9.0 - 55.0
24.81
1.0 - 37.5
9
0
178
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
21.42 km²
2.00%
5.50%
N Palm Beach
#
9
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated fish
species and the habitats upon which they
depend for their entire life cycle.
Features
Values
Discussion
State Park Boundary
Visual
Offshore John D. Macarthur State Park, use park boundaries as
visual.
Terrestrial Section already protected.
Good representative sample of habitat.
High sea turtle nesting area.
Snorkel area is good as well
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef in SEFCRI region
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
1.26 km²
0.00%
0.00%
North Palm Beach
Palm Beach
-8 to 23 ft.
12 ft.
0.0 - 0.2 mi.
2.9 - 4.4 mi.
24.2 - 25.7 mi.
7.9 - 9.5 mi.
0 m²
695243 m²
0 m²
0 m²
None - None
None
None - None
None
None - None
None
None - None
None
0
0
0 m²
0
0
None - None
None
None - None
None
None - None
None
None - None
None
0
23
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
9
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Features
Values
Discussion
This is relevant to Blue Heron Bridge. And the little Blue
heron snorkel trail.
There was a recommendation for no-take within this area
regarding aquarium collection. The working group was
informed that it was already a no-take area.
The group acknowledge that this was outside of the reef tract
and may not be actionable by SEFCRI or FDEP CRCP, but
might be able to be worked implemented by County.
10
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
The group acknowledged that area has unique species not found
anywhere else, but that its support of reef fish may not be as
important as the seagrass beds and mangroves.
Group stated that it’s one of the most dived locations and
maybe to build public support around OFR in general, this
would be a good area to include.
Seagrass Presence
11
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated
fish species and the habitats upon
which they depend for their entire
life cycle.
Visual-Include
areas
Some suggested not having it in the plan until general public
brought it up at community meetings in the spring 2016
This is relevant to the sea grass bed in Lake Worth Inlet,
specifically want this area protected from coastal construction.
Must protect from dredging.
Protect nearshore habitats from removal and sedimentation.
Army Corps of Engineers wants to dredge, then plant seagrass
elsewhere.
It was stated that the loss of this habitat cannot be mitigated
because the mitigation would be elsewhere and this particular
grassbed is resilient due to its exposure to sedimentation and
land based sources of pollution in and around the inlet.
Already in federal exclusion zone.
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of
each type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
12
Features
Values
# Coral Species
High
% Hard Coral Cover
High
% Reef within PU
>10%
Anchoring Data
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated
fish species and the habitats upon
which they depend for their entire
life cycle
Medium-High
Discussion
Midtown/Breakers Reef to capture heavily frequented
dive area and most frequently exposed hardbottom.
Spotty Acropora patched could be on outer ledge.
Depth
Average 20'
Hard Coral Density
High
Reef Fish Density
>100
# Fish Species
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of
each type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
13
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated
fish species and the habitats upon
which they depend for their entire
life cycle
A. cervicornis
Visual-Include Areas
Avoid popular dive site Breakers and Flower Gardens
Reefs.
Artifical Reefs
Possibly avoiding inlets can be a good thing to reduce
user conflict and public perception.
Coral Density
Acropora start showing up. Higher coral cover in this
particular region.
Diving Activity
Visual
Beginning of 3rd biogeographic zone/Bahama fault.
Fish Density
250+
Small number of grey and lane snapper which are just
legal size (lots of fish numbers in the area). ~ 5.6 miles
away from the next inlet from north to south.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef in SEFCRI Region
12
4.18 km²
0.00%
0.40%
S Palm Beach,
N Palm Beach
Palm Beach
-7 to 40 ft.
17 ft.
0.0 - 0.4 mi.
2.5 - 6.2 mi.
15.1 - 18.8 mi.
14.8 - 18.5 mi.
920149 m²
2102978 m²
0 m²
2357 m²
0.6 - 3.4
1.46
0.0 - 3.8
1.01
0.0 - 7.77
1.27
0.0 - 7.0
1.87
0
0
0 m²
0
0
0.0 - 1.9
0.4
21.5 - 2602.5
481.53
11.0 - 40.0
24.38
0.5 - 2274.5
433.86
1
45
25
9
0
22
0
0
0
2
0
10
13
7.1 km²
1.00%
0.40%
South Palm
Beach
Palm Beach
-12 to 128 ft.
47 ft.
0.0 - 1.3 mi.
5.4 - 6.9 mi.
14.4 - 16.0 mi.
17.6 - 19.3 mi.
914455 m²
4388488 m²
0 m²
11739 m²
3.4 - 7.31
5.36
0.1 - 7.3
1.75
0.05 - 7.77
1.94
1.0 - 9.0
3
0
0
0 m²
0
0
0.0 - 17.9
8.95
126.0 - 1174.0
466.78
17.0 - 53.0
33.11
20.0 - 645.0
271.88
0
79
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
9
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Features
Values
Discussion
Nearshore habitat protection for juvenile spp from Lake
Worth pier to Manalapan.
14
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated
fish species and the habitats upon
which they depend for their entire
life cycle (nearshore hardbottom)
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Nest Densities
Visual
Piers
Visual
Popular Dive Sites
Visual
High juvenile green sea turtle foraging area habitat.
Horseshoe Reef (which is Northeast of Lake Worth
Pier).
Brain coral gets buried when dredging occurs. The
dredging is the driver for the area being of interest; high
Brain coral area.
Outer reef with good coral spots and fish in addition to
good artificial reef spots with fish.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Total Area
2.97 km²
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
0.00%
Percent Reef in SEFCRI region
0.00%
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
South Palm Beach
County(ies)
Palm Beach
Depth Range
-11 to 34 ft.
Average Depth
14 ft.
Distance Range from Shore
0.0 - 0.3 mi.
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
2.0 - 4.5 mi.
Distance Range from Outfall
7.7 - 10.2 mi.
Distance Range from Pier
17.9 - 20.4 mi.
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
0 m²
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
1829685 m²
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
0 m²
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
0 m²
Sponge Percent Cover Range
0.0 - 0.0
Sponge Percent Cover Average
0
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
0.0 - 2.4
Coral Density (corals per m²) Average
0.62
Coral Percent Cover Range
0.0 - 2.01
Coral Percent Cover Average
0.37
Number of Coral Species Range
0.0 - 3.0
Number of Coral Species Average
0.79
Large Live Coral Planning Units
0
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
0
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
0 m²
Pillar Coral Planning Units
0
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
0
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
None - None
Soft Coral Percent Cover Average
None
Reef Fish Density Range
None - None
Reef Fish Density Average
None
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
None - None
Number of Reef Fish Species Average
None
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
None - None
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Average
None
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
33
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
0
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
0
Injury Site Planning Units
0
Historic Impacts Planning Units
0
14
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of
each type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
15
Features
Values
% Hard Coral Cover
High
# Reef Fish Species
High
A. cervicornis
Visual-Include Areas
Anchoring Activity
Low
Diving Activity
Visual-Avoid Areas
Discussion
~9 miles from drawing to the north.
High coral percent cover and Acroporids
Avoid popular dive sites.
Fish diversity high.
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated
fish species and the habitats upon
which they depend for their entire
life cycle (nearshore hardbottom)
Boynton water tower (Martini Glass) Great area for
demarcation for fishermen to see
Popular Dive Sites
Visual-Avoid Areas
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef in SEFCRI region
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
3.71 km²
0.00%
0.40%
South Palm Beach
Palm Beach
38 to 145 ft.
71 ft.
0.5 - 1.2 mi.
1.2 - 3.0 mi.
2.6 - 4.5 mi.
12.8 - 14.8 mi.
1014731 m²
1686246 m²
0 m²
0 m²
None - None
None
0.75 - 2.15
1.42
0.58 - 2.65
1.55
5.0 - 11.0
7.67
0
0
0 m²
0
0
None - None
None
255.5 - 919.5
610.55
36.0 - 48.0
43.2
23.5 - 334.0
156.3
0
61
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
20
15
#
16
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of
each type of representative reef and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
Features
Values
# Coral Species
2-10 Species
17
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Objective# 6: Protect 20-30% of
each type of representative reefs and
associated habitats in the SEFCRI
region from extractive use (no take)
18
Fink's grouper hole AKA Delray grouper ledge, to include high
fish density and richness sites.
# Fish Species
Fish Density
High
Area popular dive site ledges abundant, high coral and fish
density, high species for coral (2-10), high density fish areas.
Hard Coral Density
High
The high density fish areas is the driver for this area and may be
contentious
% Hard Coral Cover
Coral Density
Objective #2: Protect
vulnerable/sensitive species and
habitats
Discussion
Diving Activity
High
3rd reef is well developed. Between two inlets. Central between
Boynton and Boca Inlets.
High
Visual
Big fishing area due to good reef structure, this could be
contentious.
Local knowledge says this is a good fishing and diving area.
Fish Density
High
This includes Fink's Reef and the Delray Snapper Hole.
% Hard Coral Cover
Anchoring Activity
Visual
Low use, higher coral cover, high fish density and number of
species.
~9 from previous drawing
Objective #8: Provide increased
protection for key reef associated
fish species and the habitats upon
which they depend for their entire
life cycle.
Fish Density
Includes Fink's Grouper Hole but may want to make area
smaller and bring northern boundary further south to avoid area
of medium anchoring according to Behringer data
Use Data
Low
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef in SEFCRI Region
S Palm
Beach
Palm Beach
S Palm
Beach
Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Deerfield, S
Palm Beach
18
5.81 km²
0.00%
0.80%
-12 to 162 ft. -12 to 151 ft. 41 to 144 ft.
55 ft.
55 ft.
78 ft.
0.0 - 1.1 mi. 0.0 - 1.0 mi. 0.4 - 1.1 mi.
4.7 - 7.2 mi. 5.9 - 7.2 mi. 2.6 - 6.1 mi.
0.0 - 3.8 mi. 0.4 - 3.0 mi. 1.5 - 3.8 mi.
6.3 - 11.1 mi. 7.2 - 9.7 mi. 4.0 - 7.5 mi.
2324096 m² 1469208 m² 1846062 m²
9814065 m² 4924375 m² 2548978 m²
0 m²
0 m²
0 m²
316 m²
164 m²
0 m²
7.76 - 7.76 7.76 - 7.76 None - None
7.76
7.76
None
1.1 - 3.2
1.1 - 2.6
1.05 - 3.2
2.11
1.98
1.86
1.06 - 2.69 1.06 - 2.69
0.29 - 2.0
1.64
1.67
1.27
4.0 - 15.0
5.0 - 15.0
4.0 - 9.0
8.33
8.83
6.57
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 m²
0 m²
0 m²
0
0
0
0
0
0
19.91 - 30.3 19.91 - 30.3 19.5 - 30.3
25.11
25.11
23.73
55.5 - 1401.555.5 - 1401.5 56.0 - 718.0
292.24
261.67
223.18
23.0 - 56.0 23.0 - 39.0 21.0 - 46.0
32.96
30.93
31.74
2.0 - 105.0
3.5 - 83.0 2.0 - 515.0
30.25
29.7
41.93
0
0
0
223
117
96
13
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
65
38
11
17
8.97 km²
1.00%
0.60%
16
17.29 km²
1.00%
1.00%
Features
Values
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
# Fish Species
20-50
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
A. cervicornis
Presence
# N-146 Objectives Considered
1
9
Artificial Reefs
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
2
0
# Fish Species
20-50
A. cervicornis
Presence
Include Areas
Uses Fishing Pier as boundary.
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
Hard Coral Density
Large Live Corals
Include Areas
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Piers
Visual
Pillar Corals
Include Areas This could be an alternative to the Danie/John U Lloyd area.
Objective #11: Protect from coastal
construction
Spawning
Aggregations
Visual-Include
Areas
# Fish Species
20-56
A. cervicornis
Presence
Patches
Artificial Reefs
Visual
Hard Coral Density
2-13/ m^2
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
2
2
Includes Copenhagen Preserve.
Goal is No Anchor Zone with increased management.
Not necessarily No Take Zone. Fishermen can still be active on the Piers and get benefits of
Present
spillover effects on both ends of area.
Dense A. cervicornis and A. palmata.
Near Pompano there are many artificial reefs (AR) used as diving reefs. The Rodeo ship north of
Commercial Blvd. and Pompano pier. The area’s reef is important enough to block it out even if
Visual
you do not go out to the second reef and then block it out.
There would be very little resistance from the fishing community. But, you may have some
Visual-Include resistance from the dive community because the area is very popular for lobster diving.
Areas
If the third reef is included, you will get a lot of resistance from fishermen.
North boundary of Lauderdale by the Sea (LBTS), to Commercial Blvd., and east to include the middle reef (but exclude the outer reef). South of commercial pier has some of
the best coral reef tract.
Concerned about the popularity of lobster fishing there and the potential backlash. Fishermen will be upset if they cannot catch baitfish and pelagic.
Hard though from an enforcement aspect.
One comment that ~75% offshore fishing is being done in this particular region while 25% of the fishing is done closer to shore.
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
2
1
Popular Dive Sites
Discussion
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Objective #6:20–30% of the
SEFCRI Region as non-extractive
(no take)
From the shore to the 3rd reef.
Fish Density
Fishing Pressure
Visual
Large Live Corals
present
Includes Snook Spawning Aggregation
Dense Acropora sites, 2 meter large live corals, and high coral cover areas.
Southern end by LBTS, which is a couple blocks from the pier to Sunrise Blvd., there is limited
to no beach access. Shore activity is limited; not as popular to fish/dive as LBTS and the pier.
Area has lots of nearshore nursery grounds because it has not been buried under sediment by
beach nourishment projects.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percent Reef in SEFCRI Region
0 m²
2260 m²
1.5 - 20.77
5.5
0.15 - 12.8
1.69
0.0 - 22.59
3.72
0.0 - 15.0
7.15
7
28
62574 m²
0
0
1.5 - 12.75
7.49
2464590 m²
2295506 m²
6344897 m²
6272186 m²
0 m²
0 m²
6767 m²
353 m²
0.25 - 14.0 3.53 - 4.83
3.8
4.18
0.12 - 2.95 0.35 - 2.65
1.03
1.12
0.0 - 8.11 0.2 - 8.11
1.54
1.64
0.0 - 14.0
0.0 - 9.0
6.32
4.81
0
0
10
10
27521 m² 27521 m²
0
0
0
0
0.0 - 17.5
1.5 - 9.5
5.6
5.5
198.79
230.44
12.0 - 50.0 15.0 - 50.0
29.05
28.08
0.0 - 128.5 3.0 - 83.5
32.45
43.82
15
7
246
101
3
1
0
0
0
0
66
38
34
23
44
21
42
20
25
15
1
0
43
16
35.0 - 953.5 55.0 - 953.5
5108187 m²
30 ft.
0.0 - 0.9 mi.
2.8 - 4.6 mi.
2.5 - 4.6 mi.
0.0 - 1.7 mi.
52 ft.
0.0 - 1.6 mi.
1.6 - 4.6 mi.
1.2 - 4.6 mi.
0.0 - 2.1 mi.
0 m²
6752 m²
1.5 - 31.2
7.2
0.15 - 12.8
1.69
0.0 - 22.59
3.43
0.0 - 15.0
7.16
7
28
62574 m²
0
0
1.5 - 14.0
7.55
7824567 m²
7942203 m²
49 ft.
0.0 - 1.7 mi.
3.0 - 5.8 mi.
4.3 - 8.1 mi.
0.0 - 3.7 mi.
-25 to 167 ft.
22
21.15 km²
2.00%
3.50%
BrowardMiami
Broward
284.26
14.0 - 50.0
32.34
1.5 - 200.0
46.5
9
207
47
0
0
62
22
25
1
10
4
15
264.63
14.0 - 50.0
31.37
1.5 - 200.0
39.34
10
267
52
0
0
104
22
25
1
10
5
28
23.0 - 1401.5 23.0 - 1401.5
5940096 m²
35 ft.
0.0 - 1.2 mi.
3.0 - 5.7 mi.
4.3 - 8.1 mi.
0.0 - 3.5 mi.
-25 to 77 ft.
-8 to 91 ft.
-9 to 168 ft.
21
13.82 km²
1.00%
2.60%
BrowardMiami
Broward
20
6.29 km²
1.00%
1.10%
BrowardMiami
Broward
19
16.73 km²
1.00%
2.80%
BrowardMiami
Broward
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
23
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
Features
Values
# Fish Species
20-50
# Hard Coral Species
Medium-High
A. cervicornis Presence
Dense
Discussion
Adjacent to John U Lloyd State Park and an area of Acroporaa.
Snook spawning aggregations
Large Live Corals
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include Areas
State Park Boundaries
Visual
# Fish Species
>30
# Hard Coral Species
11-13 sp
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
% Hard Coral Cover
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
A. cervicornis Present
Visual-Include Areas
Artificial Reefs
Visual
Reason for are is due to a dense Acropora patch and tarpon which
are located in the Navy restricted area in Broward County (off of
Hollywood Beach area).
Distance From Inlets
Visual
Midway between inlets.
Fish Density
200-557
Large Live Corals
Visual-Include Areas
Navy Restricted Area
Visual-Include Areas
Outfalls
Visual-Avoid Areas
Pillar Coral
Include Areas
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include Areas
Coral Density
24
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Objective #6: 20 – 30% of the
SEFCRI Region as non-extractive
(no take)
Objective #11: Protect from coastal
construction
Close to southern area that was the John u Lloyd park/navy
exclusion zone.
Navy would also be in big support for protecting area.
#
N-146 Objectives Considered
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
25
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Objective #6: 20 – 30% of the
SEFCRI Region as non-extractive
(no take)
Objective #1: Protect areas that are
unique within the SEFCRI region
26
Objective #2: Protect vulnerable/
sensitive species and habitats
Features
Values
# Fish Species
>30
# Hard Coral Species
11-13sp
% Hard Coral Cover
A. cervicornis Presence
Visual-Include Areas
Artificial Reefs
Visual
Coral Density
Distance From Inlets
Visual
Fish Density
200-557
Large Live Corals
Visual-Include Areas
Outfalls
Visual-Avoid Areas
Pillar Coral
Include Areas
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include Areas
# Fish Species
30-50
# Hard Coral Species
Medium-High
% Hard Cover Coral
High
A. cervicornis Presence
Visual-Include Areas
Anchoring Activity
Artificial Reefs
Visual
Distance From Inlets
Visual
Discussion
Hallendale to Sunny Isle Beach
Mutton snapper aggregations are just south of Hollywood in the
area by Miami Dade north.
Not many ARs in the area. Fish haven is where they can put ARs
by the Army Corps of Engineers. According to DERM, mitigation
for artificial reefs have to be 16 feet down; due to potential of
hurricanes.
Considered using landmarks as a reference. Reason: make it
easier for people to delineate where they are. § i.e., The
Diplomat.
CWGs are concerned about relying too much on the buildings as a
reference/designation. Reason: there are different laws and
regulations between Sunny Iles and their nearby areas.
Some CWG members are concerned about making too large of
polygons that may not be beneficial to the end game.
Excluded Tenneco towers bc popular spot for fisherman
South boundary: start north of the Newport fishing pier to 3rd reef
include Graceland (dive site) northern point no distinct area
*Note: Being around inlets the fishing community will have
nowhere to fish- could be an issue.
There isn’t a lot in this areaAlternate option: Port Everglades to Dania pier
Objective #5: Protect high density
coral areas
Large Live Corals
Visual-Include Areas
Spawning Aggregations
Visual-Include Areas
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
County(ies)
Depth Range
Avg. Depth
Distance Range from Shore
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
Distance Range from Outfall
Distance Range from Pier
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
Sponge Percent Cover Range
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
Coral Percent Cover Range
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Number of Coral Species Range
Number of Coral Species Avg.
Large Live Coral Planning Units
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
Pillar Coral Planning Units
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
Reef Fish Density Range
Reef Fish Density Avg.
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
Injury Site Planning Units
Historic Impacts Planning Units
Total Area
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
Percdent Reef in SEFCRI region
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
25
36.0 km²
3.00%
6.50%
Broward-Miami
Miami-Dade,
Broward
-26 to 138 ft.
43 ft.
0.0 - 2.2 mi.
1.7 - 6.8 mi.
0.3 - 3.8 mi.
0.0 - 4.7 mi.
14957004 m²
12707117 m²
0 m²
105807 m²
2.0 - 10.5
5.03
0.25 - 4.55
1.35
0.04 - 11.34
2.38
2.0 - 14.0
7.46
8
12
55808 m²
0
0
0.7 - 14.0
8.41
23.5 - 648.0
159.98
13.0 - 44.0
27.49
0.5 - 166.0
28.81
0
509
67
11
0
43
15
8
0
2
3
145
26
27.64 km²
2.00%
5.50%
Broward-Miami
Miami-Dade,
Broward
-10 to 133 ft.
40 ft.
0.0 - 2.1 mi.
2.3 - 6.8 mi.
0.9 - 3.8 mi.
0.2 - 4.6 mi.
12523649 m²
9553144 m²
0 m²
32786 m²
2.0 - 10.5
5.03
0.25 - 3.15
1.25
0.04 - 11.34
2.47
2.0 - 14.0
7.37
8
12
55808 m²
0
0
0.7 - 14.0
8.41
23.5 - 648.0
153.61
13.0 - 44.0
26.94
1.33 - 166.0
29.56
0
408
38
5
0
17
8
6
0
1
3
104
#
N-146 Objectives
Considered
Objective #1: Protect areas
that are unique within the
SEFCRI region
# Fish Species
Objective #2: Protect
vulnerable/ sensitive
species and habitats
# Hard Coral
Species
Acropora
cervicornis
presence
27
Objective #5: Protect high
density coral areas
Objective #1: Protect areas
that are unique within the
SEFCRI region
28
Features
Objective #2: Protect
vulnerable/ sensitive
species and habitats
Objective #5: Protect high
density coral areas
Objective #6: 20 – 30% of
the SEFCRI Region as nonextractive (no take)
Values
30-50
Medium-High
Visual-Include
Areas
Diving Activity
Visual
Seagrass
Visual
# Coral Species
12-15
% Hard Coral
Cover
4-21%
Artificial Reefs
Visual-Avoid
Areas
Coral Density
3-5.5/m^2
Diving Activity
Visual
Key Biscayne
Special Mgt
Zone
Visual
Large Live
Corals
Visual-Include
Areas
Discussion
Goal is enhanced management for the area. Leaves the 3rd reef out (incuding
artifical reefs and wrecks) for fisherman. Already no spear fishing in this area.
a) South end of Elliot key- Key Biscayne Spec Management zone and artificial
reefs in the area
b) Should be according to James Byrnes presentation 9 miles apart from any
other preserve Biscayne Nat park and remnant seagrass areas.
c) Needs further refinement with BBAP & Key Bisc Special Mgt Zone.
d) Exclude the outer reef with artificial reefs for fisherman. This area already is
no spearfishing.
East and North of Rainbow reef and south of Emerald Reef.
Group took the polygon to the shoreline to incorporate seagrass and mixed
harbottom habitat.
South boundary line it up with the lighthouse Bill Baggs north boundary could
be from the buildings onshore Village of Key Biscayne
BNP (no take) boundaries are just south of this area- distance between the
polygon and Nat Park is about 10 miles.
* Note needs further refinement with BBAP & Key Bisc Special Mgt Zone.
Boundary being to the edge of national park boundary to the south and to the
north being just south of the Atlantis Memorial reef. Cut out the area that is
Spirit of Miami and Atlantis/Memorial reef.
Bait fishermen do use the southern area. They come around the southern cut of
Key Biscayne. But dive boats do not come out of there. There are two dive boat
operators: one comes through bear cut and the other comes through government
cut. Emerald and Rainbow reefs are only about 20 feet deep. Atlantis is the same
as Memorial reef, Orion reef is about 120’.
Emerald reef/Memorial reef are popular dive sites with 7 mooring buoys as well.
Restrict reserve to certain areas seaward; divers get shallower areas and
fishermen get deeper areas. Wrecks are further out in sand deeper than 60’-300’;
remains are of a 727 jet (Spirit of Miami reef). Some wrecks have been moved
by hurricanes and have been moved closer to the reefs. Barge area is popular for
fishermen to catch sardines in the area.
Restriction on the reefs near the Spirit of Miami reef and the Atlantis/Memorial
reef for no spearfishing; called the special management zone; but not clearly
marked and has no obvious geographic markers; big issue.
Government Cut; lot of spoil and artificial reefs; also an outfall; lots of
fishing/other activities in the region; lots of seagrass in the area as well. Try not
to get too close to that area due to the high traffic shipping/boating.
HABITAT
CORAL
FISH
PEOPLE
27
28
Total Area
30.93 km²
45.82 km²
Percent Area to SEFCRI region
3.00%
4.00%
Percent Reef in SEFCRi region
3.30%
5.30%
Benthic Habitat Eco-subregion(s)
Biscayne
Biscayne
County(ies)
Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade
Depth Range
-31 to 53 ft.
1 to 165 ft.
Avg. Depth
19 ft.
28 ft.
Distance Range from Shore
0.0 - 3.9 mi.
0.5 - 4.6 mi.
Distance Range from Coastal Inlet
0.3 - 4.5 mi.
0.9 - 4.9 mi.
Distance Range from Outfall
14.0 - 16.3 mi. 12.6 - 16.1 mi.
Distance Range from Pier
4.3 - 7.0 mi.
4.3 - 8.6 mi.
Mapped Reef Habitat Area
7442040 m² 12212730 m²
Mapped Sand Habitat Area
9451284 m² 19198142 m²
Mapped Seagrass Habitat Area
7646690 m²
5625029 m²
Mapped Artificial Habitat Area
4231 m²
4231 m²
Sponge Percent Cover Range
0.75 - 4.0
0.75 - 6.45
Sponge Percent Cover Avg.
2.41
2.87
Coral Density (corals per m²) Range
0.07 - 5.05
0.07 - 5.05
Coral Density (corals per m²) Avg.
2.13
2.22
Coral Percent Cover Range
0.0 - 20.02
0.0 - 20.02
Coral Percent Cover Avg.
3.14
2.7
Number of Coral Species Range
3.0 - 14.0
3.0 - 15.0
Number of Coral Species Avg.
10.06
10.2
Large Live Coral Planning Units
5
8
Dense Acropora Patch Planning Units
0
0
Mapped Dense Acropora cervicornis Habitat Area
0 m²
0 m²
Pillar Coral Planning Units
0
0
Coral Resilience Index Planning Units (FRRP)
0
0
Soft Coral Percent Cover Range
3.75 - 27.5
3.75 - 27.5
Soft Coral Percent Cover Avg.
14.66
14.77
Reef Fish Density Range
None - None
None - None
Reef Fish Density Avg.
None
None
Number of Reef Fish Species Range
None - None
None - None
Number of Reef Fish Species Avg.
None
None
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Range
14.5 - 96.0
14.5 - 96.0
Recreationally and Commercially Important Fish Density Avg.
58.33
55.5
Diving and Fishing Use Overlap Planning Units
1
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
316
521
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
9
41
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
0
Anchoring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
0
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Low
86
104
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Medium
13
13
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): High
0
0
Mooring Density Planning Units (Berhinger data): Very High
0
0
Mooring Buoy Planning Units
2
2
Injury Site Planning Units
0
1
Historic Impacts Planning Units
33
48