Special Management Zone (SMZ) Designation for 13 Artificial Reef Sites in the Exclusive Economic Zone

Overview

ID #

13245936

Document Type

Environmental Assessment

NOAA Office

National Marine Fisheries Service - Greater Atlantic Region

Document Status

Complete

Last Updated

04/06/2018

Summary

This action would:

• Establish year-round special management zones for all 13 New Jersey artificial reefs; and
• Allow only handline, rod and reel, or spear fishing (including the taking of fish by hand) in these areas.