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The Crisfield Artificial Reef

The Crisfield Artificial Reef

Maryland And Virginia, United States

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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5m - 14m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About The Crisfield Artificial Reef
The Crisfield Artificial Reef can be found near Crisfield, MD. It was constructed by Maryland's Department of Natural Resources during 1988. The reef is composed of 3000 tons of granite rock and houses croaker, flounder, tautog, trout, rockfish, sea bass and porgy. One can also see skates and oyster toads. The reef can be found northwards of buoy R6 (known locally as Fox Island Buoy).

The Crisfield Artificial Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

5m – 14m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O2
Marine Life
  • Flounder
  • Seabass
  • Porgy
  • Tautog
  • Rockfish
  • Croaker
  • Trout
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