| Name |
Reef Area |
ID
|
TD1 |
TD2 |
LAT (north) |
LON (west) |
Range (nm) |
Bearing |
Depth (feet) |
- Hide |
| B.W. Ritch Sr. Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
81 |
13937.3 |
46840.7 |
29 46.968 |
85 52.388 |
25.15 |
246.6 |
125 |
4 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid modules. Deployed 01/11/2005.
Reserved on 3 May 2011 rlc. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 7 Jun 2011. This reef was named in memory of B.W. Ritch Sr. |
| Big Bend Salt Water Classic Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
89 |
13851.7 |
46782.5 |
29 37.993 |
85 58.968 |
34.49 |
236.7 |
145 |
Deployed 02/07/2007. 25 Walters Marine Florida Special pyramid reef modules with rock panels. Funded by the Organization for Artifical Reefs (OAR). |
| BWO 1 |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
80 |
13946.7 |
46837.7 |
29 46.986 |
85 51.189 |
24.18 |
245.6 |
128 |
2 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid modules. Deployed 01/11/2005. Sponsored by Blue Water Outriggers of Port St. Joe, Fl. Verified by MBARA divers Ron Childs and Jimmy Nicholson on 2 Jul 2011. |
| BWO 2 |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
83 |
13939.6 |
46823.8 |
29 45.332 |
85 51.208 |
24.93 |
242.2 |
123 |
3 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid modules. Deployed 01/11/2005 Donated by Bluewater Outriggers. Position confirmed by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Jun 2011. |
| BWO 3 |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
84 |
13920.8 |
46830.2 |
29 45.329 |
85 53.724 |
26.87 |
244.3 |
130 |
3 Reefmaker Florida Special pyramid modules with "Florida Rock" panels. Donated by Bluewater Outriggers. Deployed 04/25/2006. Verified by MBARA divers Ron Childs, Jimmy Nicholson, and Sherry Slye on 24 Jun 2011. |
| City of MB 2005 Grant Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
88 |
13942.6 |
46843.9 |
29 47.483 |
85 51.989 |
24.7 |
247.2 |
122 |
Deployed 04/25/2006. This reef is composed of 45 "Florida Special" pyramid modules. This reef was funded by a Florida Wildlife Commission grant awarded in 2005. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 15 Oct 2012 |
| Don Ard Memorial Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
87 |
13931.0 |
46826.9 |
29 45.339 |
85 52.367 |
25.9 |
243.2 |
126 |
Deployed 04/25/2006. Reef is composed of 3 "Florida Special" pyramid reef modules with "Florida Stone" panels. Confirmed by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 7 Jun 2011. |
| G. Merrill Clift Memorial Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
86 |
13927.2 |
46819.4 |
29 44.445 |
85 52.388 |
26.3 |
241.5 |
133 |
Deployed 04/25/2006. 1 Florida Special pyramid module. Verified MBARA divers Ron Childs, Jimmy Nicholson, and Sherry Slye on 24 Jun 2011. |
| Gene Childs Memorial Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
76 |
13954.3 |
46832.7 |
29 46.720 |
85 50.030 |
23.4 |
243.9 |
121 |
Old Mexico Beach dredge boat sunk as an artificial reef. This reef was deployed in deep water (~ 120 ft) in the Bay county Site B large area reef permit to the west of the shipping fairway. This reef is named for Gene Childs, a charter member of the Mexico Beach Artifical Reef Association. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 9 Jul 2010. |
| Larry Harrell Memorial Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
85 |
13916.7 |
46822.9 |
29 44.455 |
85 53.756 |
27.3 |
242.7 |
128 |
4 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid modules. Deployed 01/11/2005. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 22 Sep 2014 |
| Marquardts Offshore Classic 2010 |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
82 |
13943.2 |
46831.1 |
29 46.193 |
85 51.205 |
24.53 |
244.0 |
125 |
2 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid module. Deployed 01/11/2005.
This reef was named in honor of Marquardt's Marina for the great support they give to MBARA in 2010. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 22 Sep 2014. |
| Tom Maher Reef |
Bay County LAARS Site B |
79 |
13955.7 |
46834.7 |
29 46.994 |
85 50.002 |
23.24 |
244.6 |
122 |
4 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid modules. Deployed 01/11/2005.
This reef was commisioned as memorial and tribute to Tom Maher. Tom was an Environmental Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection’s (later the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's) State Artificial Reef Program for nine years (from 1992 to 2001). Tom was a member of the state’s artificial reef dive assessment team, managed state and federal contracts for artificial reef development and monitoring, provided technical assistance to stakeholders and helped develop policies and rules to improve artificial reef management in Florida. Tom was an active participant in the activities of both the Gulf and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Artificial Reef Sub-Committees. After his retirement from FWC Tom remained active in artificial reef management, construction, monitoring and research. Tom served as a board member of the Reef Ball Foundation, and was an active member of the Florida chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Tom presented papers at two international conferences on artificial reefs and artificial reef habitats (CARAH) that included the 6th CARAH in San Remo, Italy; and 8th CARAH in Biloxi, MS. Tom was a co-editor for the 2005 8th CARAH proceedings. Tom was a tireless advocate of responsible reef development and was always ready to share his experience and expertise with others. During the severe hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005 Tom used his considerable administrative and organizational skills to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in contract management activities during hurricane recovery efforts.
A big joy in Tom's life was being a great Dad to his two sons, Daniel and Douglas. He took great pride in both boys and always put them first in his life. They were diving on artificial reefs, fishing and getting exposure to the marine environment at an early age. Tom supported both the athletic and academic achievements of his sons, now both teenagers.
Tom was energetic, creative and outspoken. He was a tenacious “force of nature” as one colleague described him. We have lost both a colleague and friend with Tom's passing.
Reef position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Jun 2011. |
| Beanie & Hosehead Reef |
Bell Shoal |
61 |
14140.2 |
46830.7 |
29 53.828 |
85 28.151 |
3.84 |
212.1 |
24 |
10 Reefballs deployed on 6/21/2002. The position of this reef has been verfied by the MBARA dive team. |
| Bill Cranford Reef |
Bell Shoal |
10 |
14142.0 |
46850.0 |
29 55.589 |
85 29.167 |
3.3 |
243 |
24 |
This reef was deployed on 2/9/2000 and is composed of 50 tons of concrete culverts and pipes donated by Sikes Concrete of Panama City Fla. This reef is named after Bill Cranford, the first MBARA president who served from 1997 to 1999. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. |
| Billie & Jack Smith Reef |
Bell Shoal |
15 |
14141.2 |
46841.3 |
29 54.798 |
85 28.701 |
4.1 |
231 |
24 |
Six reef balls on sand bottom. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| Billy Gillen Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
170 |
|
|
29 54.137 |
85 27.333 |
3.2 |
204 |
23 |
William Matthew Gillen, Jr.’s legacy will be remembered by many generations to come, the Billy Gillen Memorial Reef was commissioned by his loving wife, Kay Wilson-Gillen, and Billy’s four children. An entrepreneur from Gainesville, Georgia, Billy fell in love with this small fishing camp called Mexico Beach, Florida in 1991. As a large supporter of the MBARA, Billy brought his passion of fishing to his family and friends. Our wish is to preserve our cherished husband, father, grandfather and lifetime friend in this treasured memorial reef as Billy’s legend will never die.
Billy Gillen will be forever missed, forever loved, and live forever in our hearts.
2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Ecosystems on Piling deployed 7 Apr 2015. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| Brian Moeller Reef |
Bell Shoal |
62 |
14140.0 |
46832.0 |
29 53.948 |
85 28.268 |
3.79 |
214.4 |
23 |
10 reef balls deployed on 6/21/2002. Surveyed by Bob and Carol Cox on 22 Aug 2011. |
| Capt. Tom Hudson Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
12 |
14145.1 |
46831.2 |
29 54.109 |
85 27.592 |
3.3 |
207 |
24 |
10 Reef balls on sand and shell bottom in 25' of water. Reef height 3'. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III.
|
| Duke Energy Reef 1 |
Bell Shoal |
143 |
|
|
29 56.308 |
85 29.877 |
3.5 |
261 |
24 |
This reef is dedicated to Duke Energy in appreciation of a $15,000 grant supporting the MBARA. 6 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 2 Grouper Reef--Ecosystem Hybrids. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 17 May 2013. |
| Gorday's Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
9 |
14142.1 |
46844.8 |
29 55.147 |
85 28.812 |
3.2 |
234 |
22 |
50 tons of Concrete Pipes deployed 10 Dec 1999. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. |
| Haney Family Reef |
Bell Shoal |
210 |
|
|
29 56.205 |
85 29.457 |
3.3 |
257 |
22 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| Howard and Jackie Spann Family Reef |
Bell Shoal |
147 |
|
|
29 56.408 |
85 29.650 |
3.4 |
261 |
23 |
4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 2 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Units deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Dedicated 8 Jan 2015. |
| James Walton King Reef |
Bell Shoal |
243 |
|
|
29 56.531 |
85 29.306 |
3.1 |
262 |
19 |
This memorial reef is in honor of James Walton King. He served 30 years in the US Navy during WW II, Korean War, Vietnam War and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The memorial is a Florida Limestone Artificial Reef measuring 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide with plaques installed. It was placed on 20 Apr 2018.
|
| Jim Whitright Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
211 |
|
|
29 56.304 |
85 29.196 |
3 |
258 |
20 |
Jim Whitright was a dedicated family man who enjoyed outdoor activities, traveling, sports, and having a good laugh. His wife, siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren love and miss him. He was born in 1929, in Cape Girardeau, MO. During the Korean War, Jim served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was married to Jane Garner in 1954 and they shared a marriage of nearly 62 years. Jim retired as a plant manager with Southern Illinois Power Cooperative in Illinois. He loved to fish and taught his kids to fish at a young age. After his retirement, Jim enjoyed visiting Mexico Beach to enjoy the great fishing and scalloping.
This reef has 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems were added on 26 Apr 2017. It was named under the FWC Lionfish Challenge Panhandle Pilot Program. On 20 Apr 2018, a Florida Limestone Artificial Reef measuring 8 feet tallbwith a plaque was added. |
| Jimmy Stephens Family Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
171 |
|
|
29 56.573 |
85 29.224 |
3 |
261 |
22 |
This reef was commissioned by Marie Stephens in loving memory of her husband, Jimmy Stephens and her son, Cody Stephens because of their love of fishing and for the sea. Jimmy Stephens was a generous citizen, friend, and supporter of the MBARA. He was well known for his kindness and spirit among everyone he met and will be greatly missed. 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Ecosystems on Piling deployed 7 Apr 2015. 3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017 |
| John and Darlene Cox Family Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
140 |
|
|
29 54.275 |
85 27.696 |
3.2 |
211 |
24 |
1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with engraved plaque for John and Darlene Cox. Deployed on 4 Apr 2012. 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with engraved plaque for Grandson Lawrence W.Cox. Deployed on 10 May 2016. Funded by family donations. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Three piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| John Thompson Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
141 |
|
|
29 54.168 |
85 27.972 |
3.4 |
213 |
22 |
12 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, 3 Ecosystems on pilings, 2 Grouper Reefs, and 4 Lindberg Grouper Cubes deployed 4-6 Apr 2012 with funding from family and friends. 2 more Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs were added on 6 Apr 2013 with further donations received in 2013. 1 more Florida Limestone Artificial Reef, 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystem unit, and 1 Florida Special were added on 31 Apr 2014 with further donations received in 2013. 1 more Florida Special and 2 Ecosystems on Pilings were added on 7 Apr 2015 with donations received in 2014. 1 Florida Limestone Reef was added on 10 May 2016 bring the module structure total to 30 each. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 8 Apr 2012. |
| Karl Sinclair Franz Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
14 |
14141.1 |
46837.4 |
29 54.466 |
85 28.463 |
3.5 |
222 |
26 |
The “Dr. Karl Sinclair Franz Memorial Reef” was commissioned by family and friends in memory of Dr. Franz of Marianna, FL. Dr. Franz was no stranger to Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe. To him, the area held many a great memory. Dr Franz grew up in the Panhandle of Florida and spent many summers as a child visiting his aunt and uncle at Beacon Hill, and later spending time with his family and friends at Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach. Dr. Franz enjoyed the outdoors, especially fly fishing for tarpon, trout, and red fish, and the occasional off-shore excursion for grouper and snapper. The reef not only serves as a memory to him, but also as a way to preserve the place that he loved. 35 reefballs were deployed on 06/14/2000. Reefballs are scattered over about a 150 ft. x 150 ft. area. 8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| Mac Crutchfield's Reef No. 2 |
Bell Shoal |
148 |
|
|
29 56.490 |
85 29.409 |
3.2 |
262 |
20 |
4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 2 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Units deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Verified by MBARA diver Bob and Carol Cox plus Brian and Kimberly Higdon. on 12 Jul 2014. |
| MB-11 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
11 |
14141.2 |
46847.5 |
29 55.352 |
85 29.087 |
3.3 |
239 |
22 |
35 reefballs deployed on 06/14/2000. Reefballs are scattered over about a 150 ft. x 150 ft. area. 8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. 2 piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| MB-195 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
195 |
|
|
29 55.089 |
85 28.294 |
2.8 |
230 |
20 |
15 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed 15 Sep 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Five piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-196 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
196 |
|
|
29 54.891 |
85 28.161 |
2.9 |
225 |
21 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed 15 Sep 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 9 May 2017, |
| MB-197 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
197 |
|
|
29 54.696 |
85 28.014 |
2.9 |
221 |
21 |
15 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed 15 Sep 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Five piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-203 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
203 |
|
|
29 54.775 |
85 27.741 |
2.8 |
218 |
20 |
7 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 14 Oct 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on May 2017. |
| MB-204 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
204 |
|
|
29 54.664 |
85 27.330 |
2.6 |
210 |
28 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA divers Bob Cox and Brian Higdon 16 Oct 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-205 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
205 |
|
|
29 54.865 |
85 27.475 |
2.5 |
215 |
22 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 14 Oct 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-206 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
206 |
|
|
29 54.566 |
85 27.592 |
2.9 |
213 |
20 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 14 Oct 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-207 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
207 |
|
|
29 54.368 |
85 27.444 |
3 |
209 |
20 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 14 Oct 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-208 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
208 |
|
|
29 54.468 |
85 27.178 |
2.8 |
206 |
20 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 14 Oct 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-209 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
209 |
|
|
29 56.109 |
85 29.719 |
3.5 |
256 |
24 |
6 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| MB-212 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
212 |
|
|
29 55.898 |
85 29.572 |
3.4 |
252 |
24 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| MB-213 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
213 |
|
|
29 55.690 |
85 29.423 |
3.4 |
248 |
24 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| MB-214 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
214 |
|
|
29 55.800 |
85 29.164 |
3.1 |
248 |
21 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017.
|
| MB-215 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
215 |
|
|
29 55.895 |
85 28.897 |
2.9 |
249 |
20 |
10 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. 10 piling mounted Ecosystems added on 9 May 2017. |
| MB-217 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
217 |
|
|
29 55.480 |
85 28.597 |
2.8 |
239 |
20 |
12 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. 10 piling mounted Ecosystems added on 9 May 2017. |
| MB-218 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
218 |
|
|
29 55.280 |
85 28.436 |
2.8 |
234 |
20 |
8 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| MB-219 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
219 |
|
|
29 54.976 |
85 28.556 |
3.1 |
230 |
23 |
7 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| MB-220 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
220 |
|
|
29 54.202 |
85 28.320 |
3.5 |
218 |
25 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. |
| MB-221 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
221 |
|
|
29 54.364 |
85 28.106 |
3.3 |
218 |
23 |
6 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017. |
| MB-222 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
222 |
|
|
29 53.994 |
85 28.173 |
3.6 |
215 |
25 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. |
| MB-223 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
223 |
|
|
29 53.858 |
85 28.074 |
3.7 |
213 |
25 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. |
| MB-227 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
227 |
|
|
29 56.001 |
85 28.639 |
2.6 |
249 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 25 Apr 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-228 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
228 |
|
|
29 56.095 |
85 28.381 |
2.4 |
250 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 9 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-229 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
229 |
|
|
29 55.798 |
85 28.492 |
2.6 |
244 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 25 Apr 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-230 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
230 |
|
|
29 56.698 |
85 28.817 |
2.6 |
265 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 25 Apr 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-231 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
231 |
|
|
29 55.890 |
85 28.235 |
2.3 |
244 |
20 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 8 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-232 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
232 |
|
|
29 55.592 |
85 28.333 |
2.6 |
239 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 8 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-233 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
233 |
|
|
29 55.688 |
85 28.076 |
2.3 |
237 |
19 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 8 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-234 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
234 |
|
|
29 55.391 |
85 28.185 |
2.6 |
233 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 8 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-235 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
235 |
|
|
29 55.480 |
85 27.922 |
2.3 |
232 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 8 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158 |
| MB-236 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
236 |
|
|
29 55.180 |
85 28.040 |
2.8 |
229 |
19 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 3 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-237 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
237 |
|
|
29 55.279 |
85 27.777 |
2.4 |
226 |
17 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 3 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-238 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
238 |
|
|
29 54.975 |
85 27.909 |
2.7 |
223 |
19 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 3 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-239 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
239 |
|
|
29 55.075 |
85 27.631 |
2.4 |
220 |
17 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 3 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-240 Reserved |
Bell Shoal |
240 |
|
|
29 54.266 |
85 27.029 |
2.9 |
201 |
19 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 3 May 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. Reserved by Marie. |
| MB-241 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
241 |
|
|
29 56.409 |
85 28.944 |
2.8 |
259 |
18 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 25 Apr 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| MB-242 Unnamed |
Bell Shoal |
242 |
|
|
29 56.506 |
85 28.681 |
2.5 |
260 |
21 |
6 piling mounted Ecosystems deployed on 25 Apr 2017 under FWC/NRDA Grant 15158. |
| Mexico Beach CDC Reef |
Bell Shoal |
8 |
14145.2 |
46835.2 |
29 54.474 |
85 27.836 |
3.1 |
214 |
20 |
This reef's position has been verified by the MBARA dive team on 11 Sep 2009. Composed of 50 tons of concrete culverts and pipes deployed 10 Dec 1999. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016/11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 14 Oct 2016/11 Nov 2016. The structures are clustered together at 20-30 feet apart. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 2 May 2017.
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| Michael Golden Memorial Reef |
Bell Shoal |
177 |
|
|
29 56.021 |
85 29.311 |
3.2 |
253 |
21 |
Michael Lee Golden, March 11, 1961-December 28, 2014.
This reef was commissioned by Kelly Golden in honor of her husband Michael Golden. Michael was a retired air traffic controller from Atlanta Center, where he worked for 27 years. He was an avid diver for many years and loved being on and around the ocean. Among his other hobbies were snow skiing and riding his motorcycle. He helped Kelly raise three wonderful sons Zack, Matthew, and Josh Thomas. He also leaves behind one beautiful grandson, Mason. He was a wonderful, fun-loving man with a huge heart and a brilliant smile. He is missed by many friends and family. Michael, you are Forever In Our Hearts! 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with a plaque placed on 10 May 2016. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 11 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017. |
| Mike Trombley Reef |
Bell Shoal |
13 |
14141.8 |
46840.0 |
29 54.701 |
85 28.543 |
3.3 |
225 |
23 |
Mike Tombley was one of the original founders of MBARA and helped it to become one of the most active volunteer artificial reef programs in Florida. Concrete culverts & pipes on sand bottom in 20' of water. Reef height 4'. Deployed 9 Feb 2000. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 10 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 10 Nov 2016. This reef addition was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017.
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| Pamela Scheer Coplin's Reef |
Bell Shoal |
142 |
|
|
29 56.103 |
85 29.053 |
2.9 |
254 |
22 |
In recognition of her passion for diving and underwater photography, this reef was commemorated for her 60th birthday. This gift comes with love from her late father William Scheer Lewis and his wife Barbara Johnson Lewis.
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 2 Grouper Reef--Ecosystem Hybrids. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013, and by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 17 May 2013.
|
| Peter Spinelli Reef |
Bell Shoal |
216 |
|
|
29 55.687 |
85 28.747 |
2.9 |
244 |
20 |
In Loving Memory of Peter Spinelli. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 12 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox 12 Nov 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two piling mounted Ecosystems added on 26 Apr 2017.
|
| Phinizy Reef |
Bell Shoal |
63 |
14139.8 |
46834.5 |
29 54.152 |
85 28.445 |
3.72 |
218.1 |
23 |
10 reefballs. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 20 Jul 2002. |
| Vamar |
Bell Shoal |
117 |
|
|
29 53.957 |
85 27.803 |
3.5 |
210 |
25 |
This the wreck of the Vamar (also known as the "Lumber Ship"). The vessel lays in approximately in 25 feet of water and is visible from the surface when water is clear. Vamar is protected by Florida laws forbidding unauthorized disturbance, excavation, or removal of artifacts. |
| BWO 7 |
BridgeRubbleSite |
111 |
14055.2 |
46791.0 |
29 46.563 |
85 35.867 |
13.69 |
219.8 |
88 |
5 Grouper Modules and 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs. Deployed on 06/19/2009. Verfied by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 11 Jun 2010. This reef is dedicated to Bluewater Outriggers for their continuous outstanding contributions and support to the MBARA each year. |
| Chad M. Plant Memorial Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
21 |
|
|
29 46.537 |
85 36.426 |
13.8 |
221 |
88 |
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef--Ecosystem Hybrid. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013.
|
| Crazy Blonde Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
152 |
|
|
29 45.632 |
85 36.965 |
14.9 |
221 |
92 |
2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Unit deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. This reef was named in honor of a team of spearfishermen that removed over 500 invasive Lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico in 2016 under the FWC Panhandle Pilot Program to control Lionfish populations. Team members are Regina Capps, Bob Stapleton, Doug Wiggin, Mark Elliott, and Bert Floyd. |
| Jon Dodrills's Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
151 |
|
|
29 45.876 |
85 36.450 |
14.4 |
220 |
91 |
In recognition of contributions to Florida’s artificial reef program, this reef is named in honor of Jon Dodrill for his outstanding support of the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, City of Mexico Beach, and retirement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this day of September 16th, 2016. 1 Super Reef W/Ecosystem Discs on Top--1 Super Reef W/Rebar Steeple. Deployed 1 Apr 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 3 Jul 2014. |
| Kyle Barron Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
244 |
|
|
29 45.891 |
85 36.894 |
14.7 |
221 |
92 |
This memorial reef is in honor of Kyle Barron placed on 20 Apr 2018. It consists of two Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs with plaques and measuring 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
|
| Lee Woodham Memorial Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
97 |
14046.3 |
46787.5 |
29 45.876 |
85 36.674 |
14.6 |
220.3 |
84 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 1 Walters Marine "Florida Special" pyramid reef module with rock panels. Verified by divers Ron Childs and Jimmy Nicholson on 29 May 2010. |
| Marlin Ray Trotter Memorial Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
29 |
|
|
29 45.656 |
85 36.713 |
14.6 |
220 |
89 |
The Trotter family wishes to thank the Mexico Beach Marina for their donation to MBARA that made the Marlin Ray Trotter Memorial Reef possible. Marlin was always an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, guns and just being outside! Growing up in a small town in Tennessee, most of his outdoor time was in the woods and mountains, but he always enjoyed a beach trip too! He fell in love with Mexico Beach the summer before he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Thoughts of the beautiful Mexico Beach white sand and pier fishing with his family always were spoken of with a smile. He dreamed of one last boat trip with our dear friends the Mulligans and catching one of the beautiful Mexico Beach red snapper or a giant grouper. Thanks MBARA for building habitats that support not only fantastic businesses like the Mexico Beach Marina, but also fulfill the dreams and honor the memories of people like Marlin that loved his family, friends and God's awesome creation. 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs--2 Grouper Reef-- and 1 Ecosystem. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013.
|
| MB-138 Unnamed |
BridgeRubbleSite |
138 |
|
|
29 45.661 |
85 35.930 |
14.3 |
218 |
89 |
1 Ecosystem, 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed 6 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. This reef's location was verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 17 May 2013. |
| MB-150 Unnamed |
BridgeRubbleSite |
150 |
|
|
29 45.864 |
85 36.178 |
14.3 |
219 |
86 |
4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Unit deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. |
| MB-153 Unnamed |
BridgeRubbleSite |
153 |
|
|
29 46.038 |
85 36.948 |
14.6 |
222 |
93 |
2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Unit deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. |
| MB-24 Unnamed |
BridgeRubbleSite |
24 |
|
|
29 46.097 |
85 35.935 |
13.9 |
219 |
88 |
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs--2 Grouper Reef-- and 1 Ecosystem. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013.
|
| MB-91 Unnamed |
BridgeRubbleSite |
91 |
14046.9 |
46794.2 |
29 46.534 |
85 36.906 |
14.21 |
222.6 |
87 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 10 Walters Marine "Florida Special" pyramid reef modules with rock panels. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 19 Oct 2010. |
| OAR BBSWC Barge |
BridgeRubbleSite |
100 |
14047.0 |
46789.7 |
29 46.091 |
85 36.714 |
14.5 |
220.9 |
91 |
100 ft. long steel barge w/ concrete culvert boxes. Deployed June 26, 2007. Funded primarily by the Organization for Artificial Reefs (OAR). The MBARA extends their thanks to OAR. Position verified by the MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox 18 Jun 2010. |
| PENN Fishing Reef |
BridgeRubbleSite |
149 |
|
|
29 46.368 |
85 36.155 |
13.9 |
220 |
89 |
1 Super Reef with Ecosystem Discs on top. 17 feet tall with 15-foot triangular base. Deployed 1 Apr 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 18 Jul 2014. This reef is dedicated to PENN Fishing for their generous donations to MBARA. On 10 May 2016, a Florida Limestone Artificial Reef and 2 Chicken Coops were added to the reef. |
| 18-Mile Bridge |
BridgeSpan11Site |
115 |
|
|
29 44.378 |
85 41.854 |
18.8 |
228 |
107 |
Old Hathaway Bridge Span 11 deployed 8 May 1988. Verified by Bob Cox 08/13/2006. |
| Courtney Knight Gaines Memorial |
BridgeSpan11Site |
245 |
|
|
29 44.546 |
85 41.660 |
18.5 |
228 |
101 |
This memorial is in honor of Courtney Knight Gaines placed on 19 Apr 2018. It consists of 3 Super Reefs measuring 16 feet tall and 15 feet wide. One Super Reef has an Ecosystem nested inside.
|
| Ducky Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
162 |
|
|
29 44.746 |
85 42.094 |
18.7 |
229 |
107 |
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef 8' tall X 10' triangular base. 1 Grouper Reef W/Ecosystem 6'H X 5' W X 10'L. Deployed under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. |
| Lewis Allen Brooks Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
225 |
|
|
29 44.210 |
85 41.912 |
18.9 |
227 |
104 |
When my husband unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 60, my sons and I were devastated and heartbroken! However, we knew exactly what he wanted. Al was an avid fisherman all of his life. From growing up near the Chesapeake Bay to living in Florida and working for a charter company as a young man, fishing was in his blood. He fished in the King Fish Tournament sponsored by the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association for many years and always knew he wanted to be a part of the ocean. Mr. Bob Cox put me in contact with Reef Maker at Walter Marine in Orange Beach, Alabama and Al’s dream came true. I corresponded with Stewart Walter and Bob Cox via email and everything was ready and waiting for us when we arrived to build Al’s reef. They made this so easy for me and my family!
Shane Thomas met us at Walter Marine and guided us through everything we needed to know in order to carry out my husband’s wishes. It was a very emotional time for us, but with so many of our family and friends there, and the support of this association, we made it through. We are very pleased with the way his reef turned out.
Thank you, Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association and Walter Marine, for making this occasion special for me, my children, and our family.
Paige Brooks & family
Reynolds, GA.
One Florida Limestone Artificial Reef deployed 22 Apr 2017. |
| Marquardt Offshore Classic Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
108 |
13998.7 |
46793.9 |
29 44.515 |
85 42.698 |
19.36 |
229.5 |
103 |
2 Grouper Modules and 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef (pyramid) modules. Deployed on 06/19/2009. Verfified by divers Ron Childs and Jimmy Nicholson on 29 May 2010 |
| MB-159 Unnamed |
BridgeSpan11Site |
159 |
|
|
29 44.054 |
85 42.497 |
19.4 |
228 |
103 |
1 Super Reef W/Ecosystem Discs 17' tall X 15' triangular base. 1 Super Reef W/Rebar Steeple 25' tall X 15' triangular base. Deployed 1 Apr 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 3 Jul 2014. |
| MB-161 Unnamed |
BridgeSpan11Site |
161 |
|
|
29 44.944 |
85 41.932 |
18.5 |
229 |
105 |
3 Super Reefs with discs mounted at apex. 18 feet high with 18-foot triangular base. Deployed 8 Apr 2015 under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 23 Jun 2015. |
| MB-164 Unnamed |
BridgeSpan11Site |
164 |
|
|
29 44.042 |
85 41.957 |
19.1 |
227 |
105 |
1 Super Reef with Ecosystem nested inside. 15 feet high with 18-foot triangular base. Deployed 8 Apr 2015 under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. |
| MB-187 Unnamed |
BridgeSpan11Site |
187 |
|
|
29 44.937 |
85 42.413 |
18.8 |
230 |
102 |
1 Grouper/Ecosystems and 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-188 Unnamed |
BridgeSpan11Site |
188 |
|
|
29 44.275 |
85 42.418 |
19.2 |
229 |
103 |
1 Grouper/Ecosystem and 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| O’Keefe Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
103 |
14003.9 |
46787.0 |
29 44.043 |
85 41.656 |
19 |
226.7 |
105 |
5 Reefmaker Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs. Deployed on 06/04/2008.
Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 4/19/2010. |
| Pat Mulligan Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
90 |
14000.8 |
46797.4 |
29 44.921 |
85 42.635 |
18.96 |
230.4 |
104 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 10 Walters Marine "Florida Special" pyramid reef modules with rock panels. Position verified and photograhped by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 20 Sep 2010. The owners of Mexico Beach Marina are pleased to work with the MBARA to dedicate a reef in honor of Pat Mulligan, the father of one of the owners and an avid fisherman. The owners of Mexico Beach Marina are thankful for MBARA and all the work they do to increase marine life in the local area. The MBARA also graciously thanks Mexico Beach Marina for their continued and outstanding support of artificial reefs. |
| Raleigh’s Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
109 |
13996.7 |
46789.7 |
29 44.032 |
85 42.689 |
19.67 |
228.4 |
105 |
3 Grouper Modules and 2 Reefmaker Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs. Deployed 06/19/2009. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 4/19/2010 |
| St Joe Community Foundation Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
163 |
|
|
29 44.731 |
85 42.690 |
19.1 |
230 |
103 |
This reef is dedicated to the St Joe Community Foundation for their outstanding support of artificial reef programs enhancing fisheries and marine habitat for commercial and recreational uses. 2 Super Reefs with discs mounted at apex. 18 feet high with 18-foot triangular base. Deployed 8 Apr 2015 under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by MBARA Divers Bob Cox on 23 Jun 2015. |
| Zula Lee Cooke Reef |
BridgeSpan11Site |
102 |
14007.8 |
46794.8 |
29 44.942 |
85 41.644 |
18.33 |
228.7 |
100 |
5 Walter Marine Florida Limestone Artificial Reef modules. Deployed on 06/04/2008. Position verified by MBARA dives Bob and Carol Cox on 12 Oct 2013. |
| 2014 Ling Ding Winners Reef |
Car Body |
123 |
|
|
29 55.253 |
85 32.362 |
5.9 |
253 |
56 |
This honorary reef was named after the winners of the 2014 Ling Ding Tournament for donating their winnings to the MBARA for artificial reef building. The winners were Team Floridaze: Capt Mitch Coleman, Tennessee Chuck McKibbon, Darrel Key, Bo Blue, Joe and Patrick Sapp.
Deployed 28 Sep 2010 and 5 May 2011. Four Florida Artificial Limestone Reefs and one Ecosystem under FWC Grant 10161. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 7 Jun 2011.
|
| Arizona Chemical Reef |
Car Body |
43 |
14112.5 |
46839.0 |
29 53.351 |
85 32.005 |
6.54 |
235.3 |
63 |
A distillation tower (4 ft. diameter, 80 ft. long) cut into 2 pieces.
This reef's position has been verified by the MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 2 Jul 2012. |
| Bainbridge Reef |
Car Body |
33 |
14115.7 |
46837.3 |
29 53.300 |
85 31.483 |
6.2 |
232.6 |
53 |
2 Reef Balls. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Sep 2010. |
| Baxter Reef 1 |
Car Body |
37 |
14115.4 |
46854.0 |
29 54.839 |
85 32.629 |
6.29 |
249.0 |
60 |
4 to 5 Reefballs widely scattered. Hard to find. Positioned verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 17 Oct 2010. |
| Baxter Reef 2 |
Car Body |
34 |
14116.0 |
46854.5 |
29 54.909 |
85 32.562 |
6.24 |
249.5 |
60 |
Five Reef Balls. Position (Lat/Lon) verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 16 Oct 2010. |
| Bayou Bash Reef |
Car Body |
125 |
|
|
29 54.386 |
85 32.404 |
6.3 |
245 |
62 |
Ferro-cement sailboat with 3,000 lbs of concrete rubble added for ballast. Deployed 19 Mar 2011. Length 47' X Beam 14' X Height 10'. 1 Florida Special added on 10 May 2016. 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef and 1 Grouper Reef was added on 20 Apr 2018. Verfified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 19 Mar 2011 POC: Dan Anderson |
| Bluefish Reef |
Car Body |
41 |
14113.3 |
46840.7 |
29 53.538 |
85 31.986 |
6.42 |
236.6 |
60 |
9 reefballs deployed 10/28/1997 . Position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 7 Sep 2014. |
| Bobby Guilford Reef |
Car Body |
77 |
14107.6 |
46840.0 |
29 53.234 |
85 32.620 |
7.05 |
237.0 |
70 |
This reef is named after Mr. Bobby Guilford, who donated labor and equipment to load 300 tons of concrete rubble used to create this reef. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 24 Aug 2010. |
| Bonita Reef |
Car Body |
30 |
14116.6 |
46846.5 |
29 54.189 |
85 31.977 |
6.11 |
241.7 |
60 |
10 Reef Balls deployed 10/28/1997. This reef was surveyed by MBARA research divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 May 2013. |
| Bubbles and Squash Frazier Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
114 |
14116.9 |
46848.9 |
29 54.401 |
85 32.170 |
6.1 |
245 |
60 |
12 widely dispersed ARI Pyramid Modules deployed 06/03/1999. Verified by Bob Cox and FFWCC on 06/12/2002. |
| Capt Bill Fite Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
27 |
14116.4 |
46840.1 |
29 53.636 |
85 31.585 |
6.08 |
235.6 |
52 |
This reef is in honor of the late Capt Bill Fite. ________________________________________
Do not be sad when you anchor the boat at my reef.
I'm not really there and I'm sure not asleep.
I am the warm gulf breeze that ruffles your hair.
I'm in the salt spray that cools your face so fair.
I am the deep hearty laughter in a life fully played.
I am the quiet satisfaction of the deal well made....
by a man who also knows how to give.
In the hearts of my family and friends I will always live.
So do not anchor at my reef and cry.
You know I am a legend......and legends never die. _________________________________________
Written by:
Krista Morgan
In honor and memory of "The Cap" _________________________________________
22 ARI Pyramids (2 Sm, 8 Med, and 12 Lg) deployed on 6/3/1999. This reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 15 Jul 2011.
|
| Charles F. House Reef |
Car Body |
64 |
14107.4 |
46839.2 |
29 53.144 |
85 32.613 |
7.09 |
236.4 |
67 |
10 reef balls. The position of this reef has been verified by the MBARA diver Bob Cox on 15 May 2013. |
| Chuck Guilford Reef |
Car Body |
124 |
|
|
29 55.438 |
85 32.542 |
6 |
255 |
59 |
As a tribute to Chuck Guilford, friends made a generous donation to MBARA and dedicated this reef in Chuck's honor. Chuck is a proud military retiree. He is a fourth generation native of Mexico Beach and former mayor, who owns Charisma Charters which has been running fishing trips since 1972.
Chuck was an early pioneer in reef building, putting down artificial reefs off Mexico Beach as early as 1972. Chuck, along with his brother, father and George Holland, used their own boats and rented a barge and crane to build the first Mexico Beach reef known as The Car Bodies. Over the years he has personally been involved in deploying numerous artificial reefs we now enjoy for fishing and diving. After the establishment of MBARA in 1997, Chuck became an avid supporter of the organization.
Chuck has a love for the sea and fishing and enjoys sharing his knowledge of both. He will enjoy fishing his reef and hopes all of his friends and other anglers visiting the area will enjoy it also. To assist in placement of future reefs please contribute to MBARA.
The reef was deployed 28 Sep 2010. Eight Florida Artificial Limestone Reefs by Reefmaker; pyramid shape--8' High with 10' base. Two Ecosystems by Reefmaker; cylinder shape--6' High with 4.5' diameter. Three Grouper Reefs by Reefmaker; 2' H X 8'L X 5'W.
This reef was built under FWC Grant 10161. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox and Frank & Lorna Nolin on 5 Jul 2012. |
| City of MB 2000 Grant Reef |
Car Body |
58 |
14116.5 |
46842.8 |
29 53.850 |
85 31.767 |
6.09 |
238.0 |
55 |
Deployed on 06/14/2001. 98 Reefballs. Deployed using state of Florida artificial reef grant received by City of Mexico Beach for fiscal year 2000.
This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 24 Aug 2010.
(Photos by Carol Cox) |
| City of MB 2001 Grant Reef |
Car Body |
71 |
14114.7 |
46843.0 |
29 53.803 |
85 31.993 |
6.29 |
238.6 |
51 |
95 reef balls. Deployed using grant from State of Florida. The DGPS coordinates of this reef have been confirmed by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 14 Jul 2010. |
| City of MB 2002 Grant Reef |
Car Body |
73 |
14112.3 |
46846.8 |
29 54.022 |
85 32.499 |
6.6 |
242.3 |
66 |
Deployed 06/29/2003. 100 reef balls. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob Cox, Brian and Kimberly Higdon.
|
| City of MB 2003 Grant Reef |
Car Body |
75 |
14111.2 |
46845.8 |
29 53.889 |
85 32.580 |
6.6 |
241.8 |
69 |
Over 50 Goliath (extra-large) reef balls (37 dropped on 6/8/04 and 38 dropped on 4/22/04. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 17 Jun 2010. |
| Compleat Anglers Reef |
Car Body |
51 |
14109.1 |
46845.5 |
29 53.787 |
85 32.805 |
6.92 |
241.5 |
69 |
Comprised of concrete culverts and pipes deployed 12/19/1999. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox and Brian and Kimberly Higdon on 1 Sep 2014. |
| Concorde Body Shop Reef |
Car Body |
55 |
14106.0 |
46841.4 |
29 53.340 |
85 32.926 |
7.25 |
238.9 |
69 |
50 tons of Concrete Pipes , Culverts, and Junction Boxes. Deployed 19 Dec 1999. This reef's position has been verified by the MBARA dive team.
|
| Deep South Crane Reef |
Car Body |
70 |
14114.7 |
46839.1 |
29 53.437 |
85 31.730 |
6.3 |
234.8 |
60 |
Deployed 10/25/2002. 4 steel cylinders, 24 ft. long x 12 ft. diameter x 1 inch thick. This reef is named after the Deep South Crane company of Panama City Fl. which donated crane services for the deployment of this reef and Smurfit-Stone Reefs 1 through 5. The position of this reef has been verified by the MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 10 Sep 2010.
The cylinders lay in a line from South to North of the coordinates posted. They are spaced at approximately 100 feet apart. |
| Drew's Reef |
Car Body |
119 |
|
|
29 54.577 |
85 32.376 |
6.2 |
247 |
60 |
“Drew’s Reef” in memory of Drewey Hampton Pridgen, III
This memorial was commissioned and constructed by Drew's father, Hamp Pridgen; sister, Rebekkah Heaton; and niece, Catherine Heaton.
Drew's Reef was placed in its final resting place on 28 Sep 2010 with its plaque facing East. The plaque has the following inscription:
Drewey H. Pridgen, III
June 22, 1977 June 17, 2007
Drew,
Let your soul sail, our dear son, brother and friend.
The structure is an 8-foot high Florida Artificial Limestone Reef with a plaque facing East.
The position of Drew's Reef was verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox 29 Sep 2010 with underwater photos, and on 15 May 2013 with photos and videos.
|
| Earl Nichol's Reef |
Car Body |
35 |
|
|
29 54.122 |
85 32.411 |
6.25 |
242 |
60 |
A Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added by MBARA on 4/6/2013 and the position was verified by deployment MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox--on 6/21/2013.
|
| Fish America Foundation Reef |
Car Body |
72 |
14109.5 |
46843.5 |
29 53.628 |
85 32.634 |
6.85 |
239.8 |
65 |
100 reef balls deployed on 02/12/2003 using grant from Fish America Foundation. This position of this reef has been verified by the MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 20 Sep 2010. |
| Flounder Reef |
Car Body |
32 |
14115.7 |
46845.3 |
29 54.058 |
85 31.981 |
6.16 |
240.6 |
60 |
10 reef balls deployed 10/28/1997. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob Cox, Brian & Kimberly Higdon on 30 Aug 2014. |
| Garfield Wilson Reef |
Car Body |
59 |
14119.0 |
46839.6 |
29 53.688 |
85 31.260 |
5.82 |
234.4 |
51 |
Deployed 06/26/2001. Consists of 512 tons of concrete culverts and pipes donated by Sikes Concrete Company of Panama City Fl. Reef was paid for by a grant from the State of Florida Artificial Reef Program.
Named after Dr. Garfield Wilson who served as MBARA president from 1999 to 2001. (Photos by Carol Cox)
This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 17 Jun 2010. |
| Ginger's Reef |
Car Body |
31 |
|
|
29 54.290 |
85 32.222 |
6.13 |
244 |
62 |
A concrete truck mixer drum and concrete fish havens. A Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added by MBARA on 4/6/2013 and the position was verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox-- on 4/7/2013.
|
| Hale's Hole |
Car Body |
20 |
14118.2 |
46842.3 |
29 53.883 |
85 31.530 |
5.89 |
237.3 |
53 |
100 tons of concrete culverts and pipes. The Reef is named after Ron Hale. Deployed 16 Feb 2000.
This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox team 23 Jul 2010. |
| Hannon Smith Reef |
Car Body |
120 |
|
|
29 54.578 |
85 32.339 |
6.2 |
247 |
60 |
In memory of Dr. Hannon C. Smith, this memorial reef was commisioned by his friend Dr. Michael Williams and deployed in its final resting location on 28 Sep 2010.
The structure is an 8-foot high Florida Artificial Limestone Reef with a plaque facing North. The inscription on the plaque reads as follows:
In Memory of
Dr. Hannon C. Smith
April 29, 1971 - June 27, 2010
"May all who see this, Spear a big one!"
The position of Dr. Smith's reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 29 Sep 2010 with underwater photos.
|
| Hanson's Reef |
Car Body |
126 |
|
|
29 54.250 |
85 32.690 |
6.6 |
245 |
64 |
3 Ecosystem and 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef Module deployed 5 May 2011 under FWC Grant 10161. Verified by MBARA Divers Bob & Carol Cox on 22 Aug 2011. This reef is dedicated to the Hanson Family for their donations to the MBARA.
|
| Henry and Jim Reef |
Car Body |
127 |
|
|
29 54.549 |
85 32.638 |
6.4 |
248 |
64 |
This reef is dedicated to Henry and Jim by Vance Custer. 1 Ecosystem and 5 Florida Limestone Artficial Reef Modules deployed 5 May 2011 under FWC Grant 10161. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 2 Jul 2012. |
| Hotop Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
179 |
|
|
29 54.554 |
85 32.372 |
6.7 |
247 |
60 |
1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with a plaque placed on 10 May 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 10 May 2016. |
| Jerry Combs Reef |
Car Body |
25 |
14118.0 |
46843.3 |
29 53.968 |
85 31.614 |
5.91 |
238.3 |
51 |
100 tons of concrete culverts & pipes. This site is named after the winner of the first annual MBARA Kingfish Tournament. Deployed 16 Feb 2000.
This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 12 Sep 2010. |
| Jim McCoullough Reef |
Car Body |
78 |
14113.4 |
46847.4 |
29 54.139 |
85 32.390 |
6.42 |
242.8 |
62 |
This memorial reef is in memory of Jim McCoullough. It consists of 4 Reefmaker "Florida Special" pyramid modules. Deployed 01/11/2005. Position verified and photgraphed by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 19 Sep 2010. |
| Jim Taylor Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
23 |
14118.9 |
46853.0 |
29 54.861 |
85 32.094 |
5.89 |
247.9 |
55 |
3 reef havens. Position verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 31 Oct 2010. |
| Joe Rizzie Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
46 |
|
|
29 53.718 |
85 32.401 |
6.66 |
239.1 |
66 |
Two ARI Pyramids laying on their sides. The pyramids were formerly positioned at Lat 29 53.654 and Lat 85 32.391. It appears that these pyramids may have been knocked over on their sides and dragged approximately 350 feet North of their original position by shrimp trawler nets. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 15 Oct 2010.
|
| John Griscom Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
191 |
|
|
29 54.784 |
85 31.889 |
5.7 |
248 |
52 |
1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with plaque and 1 Grouper Reef deployed on 15 Sep 2016. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 17 Sep 2016. |
| Kaiser Tug |
Car Body |
116 |
|
|
29 53.877 |
85 31.018 |
5.5 |
236 |
49 |
The Kaiser Tug, originally known as the William J. Keyser tug, sank during a hurricane in August of 1848. It was an iron-hulled tug built in 1882 at Philadelphia. It was named after a prominent Pensacola timber exporter.
She was 92.4 feet long, 19.5 beam and displaced 97 tons. Keyser had left Pensacola towing the dredge, Herndon, bound for Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas.
Hugging the coast, her captain, W.H. Allen, with a crew of 12, was caught unawares by the fast-approaching storm. As the seas mounted and the winds howled, Capt. Allen gave the order to cut loose the dredge. As the dredge drifted away the men began to fear for their lives as the eye of the storm passed over them. All afternoon and evening the coal-fired tug kept her bow into the waves and battled the storm. Inevitably, as water entered her coal chutes, the boiler fires were extinguished. With no power the pumps quit and the tug began to settle into the Gulf. At 1:30 in the morning she slipped beneath the waves, seven miles west of St. Joseph's Point and four miles from Crooked Island, in 45 feet of green Gulf water. The dredge washed ashore near present-day Beacon Hill and was later refloated.
The Kaiser Tug is deteriorated from time and the affects of salt water corrosion. A small portion of the bow and stern remains with its boiler. Verfified by Bob & Carol Cox on 14 Jul 2010.
|
| Kingfish Reef |
Car Body |
57 |
14111.6 |
46847.3 |
29 54.057 |
85 32.622 |
7.38 |
243.5 |
66 |
3 Reef Balls deployed 28 Oct 1997. Verfied by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 20 Jun 2011. |
| Mako Shark Reef |
Car Body |
36 |
14115.6 |
46854.6 |
29 54.873 |
85 32.587 |
6.28 |
249.5 |
61 |
5 Reef Balls deployed 10/28/1997. The position of this reef has been verified and photographed by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 29 Sep 2010. |
| Marquardt's Barge |
Car Body |
74 |
14110.4 |
46842.0 |
29 53.523 |
85 32.413 |
6.7 |
238.2 |
68 |
This reef is composed of a 125 X 32 X 8 foot steel barge w/ a concrete deck. It was deployed on 8 Aug 2003. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 17 Jun 2010. See photos. |
| Martin Memorial |
Car Body |
52 |
14108.3 |
46841.9 |
29 53.440 |
85 32.682 |
6.98 |
238.7 |
59 |
Four small ARI Pyramid Fish Havens and a car tire. This reef's position was verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox 10 May 2013. (Per FWC, this is the average center of 21 fish havens deployed 6/3/1999). |
| MBARA Barge |
Car Body |
60 |
14106.2 |
46839.7 |
29 53.145 |
85 32.792 |
7.22 |
237.1 |
72 |
Deployed on 07/19/2001. 200 foot long steel hopper barge.
This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 24 Jun 2010. |
| Mexico Beach Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
122 |
|
|
29 54.567 |
85 32.360 |
6.2 |
247 |
61 |
This reef was built to give friends and family a place to commit the ashes of their loved ones to the sea. Burial at sea is an ecological way to provide a final resting place.
Deployed 28 Sep 2010 8 Florida Artificial Limestone Reefs (FLAR) by Reefmaker; Pyramid shape--8' High with 10' base. 1 Ecosystem by Reefmaker; Cylinder shape--6' High with 4.5' Diameter.
The coordinates above are for the Ecosystem at the center of the array. The 8 FLARs in the array lay North, West, South and East of the array center at distances ranging from 20-190 feet.
This site has been verified by MBARA research divers Carol and Bob Cox on 15 May 2013. |
| Mike Neal Memorial Reef 1 |
Car Body |
16 |
14124.2 |
46840.1 |
29 53.934 |
85 30.670 |
5.26 |
233.3 |
43 |
5 reef balls.
This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 20 Sep 2010. |
| Mike Neal Memorial Reef 2 |
Car Body |
17 |
14123.6 |
46839.9 |
29 53.920 |
85 30.733 |
5.31 |
233.5 |
41 |
5 Reef Balls, 4-ft high |
| Miss Birdie's Reef |
Car Body |
40 |
|
|
29 54.120 |
85 32.413 |
6.44 |
242.7 |
65 |
Cement mixer drum. A Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added by MBARA on 4/6/2013 and the position was verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 4/7/2013.
|
| Mixer 1 |
Car Body |
28 |
14112.4 |
46846.9 |
29 54.075 |
85 32.494 |
6.1 |
242.1 |
66 |
Concrete mixer truck drum.
This reef's position has been verified by Bob and Carol Cox on 25 Jun 2013. |
| Mixer 3 |
Car Body |
26 |
14114.8 |
46847.7 |
29 54.227 |
85 32.269 |
6.03 |
235.6 |
60 |
A concrete mixer truck drum.
This reef's position has been verified by the MBARA dive team. |
| Mixer 4 |
Car Body |
22 |
14116.4 |
46846.9 |
29 54.224 |
85 32.037 |
5.9 |
242.7 |
61 |
A concrete mixer truck drum cut into 2 pieces.
This reef's position has been verified by the MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 19 Jul 2010. |
| Mixer 5 |
Car Body |
19 |
14125.3 |
46846.4 |
29 54.370 |
85 31.722 |
5.8 |
242.2 |
54 |
|
| Mixer 6 |
Car Body |
18 |
14126.2 |
46846.5 |
29 54.422 |
85 31.622 |
5.7 |
242.3 |
50 |
|
| Monachelli Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
50 |
14110.3 |
46840.8 |
29 53.411 |
85 32.363 |
6.77 |
237.2 |
66 |
Concrete culverts & pipes.
This reef's position was verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 May 2013.. |
| Nicole's Reef |
Car Body |
38 |
|
|
29 54.116 |
85 32.286 |
6.35 |
242 |
62 |
A Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added by MBARA on 4/6/2013 and the position was verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 4/7/2013.
|
| Raymond Miles Reef |
Car Body |
128 |
|
|
29 55.063 |
85 32.577 |
6.2 |
252 |
62 |
The Raymond Miles Memorial Reef is named after Raymond Miles from Bainbridge, Georgia, who was one of the first people to support the MBARA back in l997. He was a wonderful man who gave continuously to others in his local community. He was a successful businessman, a loving father and husband, and he loved to fish around Mexico Beach with his lovely wife, Sam. King mackerel was his favorite fish to catch. He died in October of 2010 at the age of 85. This reef will honor him memory and his many accomplishments during his lifetime. The reef is comprised 1 Ecosystem and 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs Modules deployed 5 May 2011 under FWC Grant 10161. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 5 Jul 2012. |
| Red Dove Reef |
Car Body |
54 |
14107.4 |
46843.2 |
29 53.491 |
85 32.874 |
7.1 |
239.7 |
72 |
10 Reef Balls widely scattered. Deployed 10/28/1997. Verfified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 15 Jul 2011. |
| Redfish Reef |
Car Body |
45 |
14111.6 |
46837.3 |
29 53.158 |
85 31.998 |
6.65 |
233.9 |
62 |
11 Concrete Reef Balls on sand bottom in 61' of water. Reef height 3'. This reef has been surveyed and its position verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 7 Sep 2014. |
| Reid’s Retreat |
Car Body |
49 |
|
|
29 53.549 |
85 32.411 |
6.73 |
238 |
67 |
Chuck and Mary-Lou Reid resided in New Jersey raising 3 children. They had a very passionate love of the ocean. Through the years they passed this love along to their Children, Relatives and numerous friends. Chuck spent many days and hours fishing the surf on the Jersey Shore and Mary-Lou enjoyed a comfy chair at the beach with a good book. The Reid Children, Grand Children and Great Grand Children continue this tradition with trips to the Bay and Gulf County beaches. This great memorial to Chuck and Mary-Lou is a lasting tribute to their love of family and the ocean.
A Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added by MBARA on 4/6/2013 and the position was verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 4/7/2013.
|
| Robert Buddy Jacobs Reef |
Car Body |
246 |
|
|
29 54.547 |
85 32.339 |
6.2 |
247 |
59 |
This memorial is in honor Robert "Buddy" Jacobs placed on 20 Apr 2018. It consist of a Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with a plaque and measuring 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
|
| Sikes Memorial Reef |
Car Body |
53 |
14107.3 |
46840.7 |
29 53.279 |
85 32.719 |
7.09 |
237.7 |
72 |
50 tons of concrete culverts and pipes deployed on 01/13/2000. This sites position has been verified by the MBARA dive team. |
| Smurfit-Stone Reef 1 |
Car Body |
68 |
14115.6 |
46853.1 |
29 54.741 |
85 32.510 |
6.27 |
248.1 |
68 |
Four metal cylinders (12 ft. diameter, 24 ft. long, 1 inch thick metal) donated by Smurfit-Stone of Panama City Fl. Deployed on 09/19/2002. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA divers on 19 Sep 2010. (Underwater photos by Carol Cox) |
| Smurfit-Stone Reef 2 |
Car Body |
65 |
14109.0 |
46839.2 |
29 53.230 |
85 32.426 |
6.91 |
236.2 |
72 |
4 cylinders (each 12 ft. diameter, 24 ft. long, 1 inch thick metal) donated by Smurfit-Stone of Panama City Fl. Deployed on 09/18/2002. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 14 Oct 2010. |
| Smurfit-Stone Reef 3 |
Car Body |
67 |
14111.0 |
46845.1 |
29 53.829 |
85 32.560 |
6.7 |
241.0 |
72 |
Two metal cylinders (12 ft. diameter, 24 ft. long, 1 inch thick metal) donated by Smurfit-Stone of Panama City Fl. Deployed on 09/19/2002. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 15 Oct 2010. |
| Smurfit-Stone Reef 4 |
Car Body |
66 |
14114.7 |
46843.3 |
29 53.837 |
85 32.010 |
6.29 |
238.9 |
51 |
2 metal cylinders (12 ft. diameter, 24 ft. long, 1 inch thick metal) donated by Smurfit-Stone of Panama City, Fl. Deployed on 09/18/2002. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA dive team members Bob and Carol Cox on 14 Oct 2010. |
| Smurfit-Stone Reef 5 |
Car Body |
69 |
14118.6 |
46845.2 |
29 54.150 |
85 31.650 |
5.85 |
240.0 |
57 |
Deployed 10/25/2002. 2 steel cylinders, 24 ft. long x 12 ft. diameter x 1 inch thick. Donated by Smurfit-Stone Inc. of Panama City Fl. The position of this reef has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 14 Oct 2010. |
| Snapper Reef |
Car Body |
44 |
14112.3 |
46838.5 |
29 53.298 |
85 31.997 |
6.57 |
234.9 |
60 |
9 Reef balls on sand bottom in 61' of water. Reef height 3'.
This reef has been surveyed and its position verified by Bob and Carol Cox on 21 Jun 2013. |
| Spanish Reef |
Car Body |
42 |
14112.6 |
46839.6 |
29 53.425 |
85 31.930 |
6.5 |
235.7 |
60 |
10 reef balls deployed 10/28/1997. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox and Brian & Kimberly Higdon on 7 Sep 2014. |
| St. Joe Route Reef |
Car Body |
39 |
14114 |
46849 |
29 54.336 |
85 32.343 |
6.3 |
245.0 |
61 |
Cement Mixer. Postion verfified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 19 Sep 2010. |
| Stewart Unkles Jr. USMMA '45 |
Car Body |
121 |
|
|
29 54.720 |
85 32.602 |
6.3 |
249 |
61 |
This Memorial Reef was deployed on 28 Sep 2010 in memory of Stewart Unkles Jr., USMMA '45. The memorial was comissioned by his son, Stew Unkles.
The structure is a Florida Special made of steel and steel reinforced concrete. It's 10 feet high.
The position has been been verfied by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 29 Sep 2010 with underwater photos. |
| Tennessee Chuck McKibbon Reef |
Car Body |
129 |
|
|
29 55.222 |
85 32.558 |
6.1 |
253 |
57 |
1 Ecosystem, 3 Grouper Reefs, and 1 Florida Limestone Artficial Reef Modules deployed 5 May 2011 under FWC Grant 10161. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 11 May 2011. Chuck retired from the Tennessee Department of Conservation in 1999 and moved to Mexico Beach. He loves to fish and enjoys every day of his life. He considers Mexico Beach paradise on Earth. |
| Triggerfish Reef 1 |
Car Body |
47 |
14111.1 |
46847.0 |
29 54.004 |
85 32.650 |
6.68 |
242.7 |
66 |
4+ Concrete reef balls on sand bottom in 65' of water.
This reef has been surveyed and its position verified by the MBARA dive team. |
| Triggerfish Reef 2 |
Car Body |
48 |
14111.1 |
46846.9 |
29 54.012 |
85 32.661 |
6.69 |
242.7 |
65 |
Surveyed 23 Jun 2011. Visibility poor at about 10 ft. Found 4 Reef Balls in excellent condition. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox 23 Jun 2011. |
| Willie Krause Reef |
Car Body |
56 |
|
|
29 53.133 |
85 32.932 |
7.36 |
237 |
72 |
10 Concrete reef balls on sand bottom in 69' of water. Reef Height 3'. This reef has been surveyed and its position verified by the MBARA dive team. Deployed 10/28/1997 A Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added by MBARA on 4/6/2013 and the position was verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 4/7/2013.
|
| Alexander Barrow Memorial Reef |
Crooked Island Site |
181 |
|
|
29 54.909 |
85 36.111 |
9.2 |
257 |
77 |
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs (1 with a plaque) deployed on 10 May 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 10 May 2016. |
| Elizabeth Marie Nelson Reef |
Crooked Island Site |
226 |
|
|
29 55.460 |
85 32.841 |
6.3 |
257 |
60 |
Beth and I loved fishing, especially at or favorite place Crooked Island. We first learned of the Memorial Reef program watching Panhandle Outdoors with Winston Chester every morning with our coffee. We had discussed it with each other and had decided it was what we would like to do. I had no idea it would be this soon, she had just had her 59th birthday a week before her passing. The reef program is very special and I've been sharing all my pictures and telling everyone about it, have had so much positive response and many people have said they are going to seriously look it to it for themselves. Thank You MBARA and Walter Marine for this most wonderful way to Honor and remember my beloved Beth.
One Florida Limestone Artificial Reef deployed on 22 Apr 2017. |
| James Swiger Memorial Reef |
Crooked Island Site |
180 |
|
|
29 54.912 |
85 35.940 |
9 |
257 |
77 |
James William Swiger II , also known to those that loved him as, "Jim, Jimmy and Jimbo," wanted to be remembered for his love of the gulf but mostly he wanted to be remembered for the name he was most proud of, "Dad." He commissioned this reef himself dedicating it to the love of his son, Corey, in his desire and final wishes to always be there for his son and to forever fish with him. 3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs (1 with a plaque) deployed on 10 May 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 10 May 2016.
|
| MB-174 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
174 |
|
|
29 55.078 |
85 36.113 |
9.1 |
258 |
77 |
Steel cable reel mounted on a steel stand. Deployed 10 August 2015. 25 feet long, 18 feet wide and 20 feet high. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 18 August 2015. On 20 Apr 2018, a Super Reef with an Ecosystem nested inside was placed on the south side of the reel. |
| MB-186 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
186 |
|
|
29 54.809 |
85 32.859 |
6.5 |
251 |
64 |
Two cable spools mounted on stands and three Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs (FLAR) deployed on 12 May 2016. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 12 May 2016. Spool dimensions are 30 feet long by 16 feet wide by 14 feet high and weigh 23 tons each. The FLARs are 8 feet high with 10-foot triangular bases. On 20 Apr 2018, a Super Reef with an Ecosystem inside was added between the spools. |
| MB-192 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
192 |
|
|
29 55.052 |
85 32.974 |
6.3 |
253 |
65 |
2 Super Reefs with discs at apex. 18 feet tall. Deployed on 17 Sep 2016. 10 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox and Brian and Kimberly Higdon on 18 Sep 2016. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. 10 Grouper Reefs added on 21 May 2017. |
| MB-193 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
193 |
|
|
29 55.066 |
85 34.134 |
7.5 |
256 |
75 |
4 Super Reefs with disc at apex. 18 feet tall. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs. Deployed on 17 Sep 2016. 2 Ecosystems on Pedestals added 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob and Carol Cox and Brian and Kimberly Higdon on 18 Sep 2016. The structures are placed in a linear pattern running from East to West at an approximate length of 400 feet. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Three Grouper Reefs added on 21 Apr 2017. |
| MB-194 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
194 |
|
|
29 55.088 |
85 35.253 |
8.4 |
258 |
75 |
4 Super Reefs with disc at apex. 18 feet tall. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs. Deployed on 17 Sep 2016. 2 Ecosystems on Pedestals added 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob and Carol Cox and Brian and Kimberly Higdon on 18 Sep 2016. The structures are placed in a linear pattern running from East to West at an approximate length of 400 feet. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Three Grouper Reefs added on 21 Apr 2017. |
| MB-198 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
198 |
|
|
29 54.922 |
85 36.338 |
9.3 |
257 |
78 |
3 Steel Cable Spools 28 feet in diameter by 19 feet long. Reef height: 28 feet. 100-150 foot separation between spools. Deployed on 20 Sep 2016 and verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox. |
| MB-202 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
202 |
|
|
29 55.085 |
85 36.315 |
9.3 |
258 |
76 |
2 Super Reefs with discs at apexes. 18 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. 10 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall added on 11 Nov 2016. Verified by MBARA divers Bob Cox and Brian Higdon on 16 Oct 2016. The structures are placed in a linear pattern running from E to W at an approximate length of 85 feet. From the waypoint, navigate 266 degrees for 85 feet. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. 10 Grouper Reefs added on 21 Apr 2017. |
| MB-247 Unnamed |
Crooked Island Site |
247 |
|
|
29 54.985 |
85 36.047 |
9.1 |
258 |
76 |
4 Chicken Transport Units welded together in pairs placed on 20 Apr 2018.
|
| Military and Veterans Reef |
Crooked Island Site |
224 |
|
|
29 54.736 |
85 35.245 |
8.5 |
255 |
72 |
This reef is to honor the faithful service of military members that make great sacrifices for our country! Certificates for each honoree are listed under Reef Surveys on this page. Three Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and one Grouper Reef deployed on 22 Apr 2017. Three Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs where added on 20 Apr 2018. One had a plaque for the 2018 addition. |
| Recreational Fishing Alliance |
Crooked Island Site |
172 |
|
|
29 55.108 |
85 35.834 |
8.9 |
258 |
77 |
This reef is dedicated to Recreational Fishing Alliance Joinrfa.org by Mexico Beach Marina.
Steel cable reels mounted on a steel stand. Deployed 10 Aug 2015. 38 feet long, 22 feet wide and 23 feet high. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 18 Aug 2015. |
| Terry & Sharyn Joy Kerns Memorial Reef |
Crooked Island Site |
178 |
|
|
29 55.458 |
85 32.683 |
6.2 |
255 |
60 |
“Sharyn Joy Kerns”
September 11, 1950 – November 17, 2015.
The spelling of “Sharyn”. Her Father named her. He wanted to Share in the Joy.
Joy simply loved. Joy loved her family, friends, making music with her flute or piccolo, her bees, gardening, selling her produce and honey at the local Farmers Market, travel, cross word puzzles, dogs, being near the sea, fishing, along with an insatiable curiosity for the world. And she loved me.
Raised primarily in Irving, TX, and living near Lake Dallas, TX, Joy moved for work to the Atlanta, GA area in 1991. In 1995, on the Front Porch of the house they had built together, with friends and neighbors present, she married Terry Kerns. A few years later they were able to buy a Canal Front Townhouse together in Mexico Beach that would become a gathering place for those family and friends that she loved so much. Weeks filled with laughs, good food, drinks, storytelling and of course fishing. Most years also included a “Girls Trip” to Apalachicola via the Intracoastal Waterway.
In their twenty-five or so years together, Joy and Terry were able to not only do all the things they loved but were ready to move it all to a bigger stage. Joy was planning to retire in early 2016 and together they would start that “retirement” with a trip to Peru, an Amazon River Trip and the Galapagos Islands.
In October of 2015, Joy was diagnosed with cancer, and shortly after began her first chemotherapy treatments. Within days of starting the treatments, she became sick from the treatments and subsequently passed away on November 17.
Joy is buried at the Georgia National Cemetery near Canton, GA.
Joy was a member of the Roswell New Horizons Band in Roswell, GA and a member of the Georgia Farm Bureau.
She never met a Posted or No Trespassing Sign that didn’t mean “except for Joy”. She always wanted to see what was on the other side. Terry’s Obituary: Terry Madison Kerns loved many things in life. Many would agree four main loves of his life were his wife Joy, his family, working in his garden and living in Mexico Beach, Fla. In 1998 Terry and Joy were looking for a Florida get away home. Many of the towns they were familiar with were over built lacked the home town feel they hoped to find in their second home. A friend suggested Mexico Beach. They immediately fell in love with the town and its unique charm. They found a community of like-minded anglers who supported their ever-growing love off the water. Over the years Terry spent more and more time in Mexico Beach developing friendships and becoming increasingly civic-minded with the local community. In Mexico Beach he hosted friends and family, participated in numerous fishing tournaments, and helped many have memories that will last a lifetime. Terry knew every restaurant and store within 20 miles and could share a story of what made each of them special. In 2013 Terry and Joy decided to begin the transition to become full-time Mexico Beach residents. One night they went to buy a few fishing poles from a family who were selling off most of their things and moving out west. Terry bought the fishing poles…and then the whole house. Unfortunately, Terry and Joy were never able to fully make the transition to Florida. Joy passed away in 2015 and almost two years to the day later he joined her. Terry Kerns lived a life that took him all over the globe. bHe visited almost every continent and explored cities and taverns all over the world. Through all this the placed he felt most at home was on the water off of Mexico Beach. Please join his family and friends the next time on the water and pass over his and Joy’s reefs. Lift a glass to Terry and his adopted home.
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs (1 with a plaque) and 1 Grouper Reef. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 10 May 2016. Two Ecosystems on pedestals added on 22 Apr 2017 to the North end of the reef. On 20 Apr 2018, a memorial for her husband,Terry Kerns, was added and consist of a Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with a plaque. |
| Amberjack Reef |
Inshore |
5 |
14167.4 |
46822.3 |
29 54.412 |
85 24.322 |
2.96 |
154.3 |
26 |
5 Reef Balls. 4 of 5 eeef balls verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 11 Nov 2013. The reef balls appear to be deployed in a widely scattered pattern making them difficult to locate in the predominant low visibility conditions in this area. |
| Cobia Reef |
Inshore |
6 |
14167.1 |
46822.1 |
29 54.381 |
85 24.346 |
2.98 |
154.9 |
26 |
5 Reef Balls. On 11 Nov 2013, MBARA divers searched this area and did not find any of the reef balls. However, metal objects were found in the vicinity. |
| Cole Turner Memorial Reef |
Inshore |
1 |
14169.6 |
46829.5 |
29 55.120 |
85 24.503 |
2.26 |
150.1 |
24 |
22 Pyramid fish havens (12 large, 8 medium, and 2 small) deployed 6/3/1999. This reef's position has been verified by Bob and Carol Cox on 27 Jun 2013. |
| Fantasy Properties' Reef |
Inshore |
3 |
14169.6 |
46827.4 |
29 54.953 |
85 24.373 |
2.46 |
149.7 |
27 |
Average center of 12 Pyramid fish havens deployed on 6/3/1999. This reef's position has been verified by Bob and Carol Cox on 27 Jun 2013. |
| Grouper Reef |
Inshore |
7 |
14167.6 |
46821.9 |
29 54.388 |
85 24.272 |
3 |
153.7 |
26 |
5 Reef Balls. On 10 Nov 2013, MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox surveyed this site and found 4 of the 5 reef balls. They are widely scattered and low visibility makes them difficult to locate. |
| Roy Crowe Memorial Reef |
Inshore |
4 |
14169.8 |
46826.6 |
29 54.887 |
85 24.298 |
2.56 |
149.6 |
27 |
Average center of 8 Pyramid fish havens. Deployed on 6/3/1999. This reef's position has been verified by Bob and Carol Cox on 27 Jun 2013. |
| Steve Mason Memorial Reef |
Inshore |
2 |
14169.6 |
46828.4 |
29 55.036 |
85 24.437 |
2.36 |
149.9 |
25 |
This reef is named after Steve Mason. His wife Debbie wrote the following in memory of Steve:
"Steve was a travel agent by trade & he loved to travel. His favorite place to go to relax and chill out was Mexico Beach. He frequently talked of the day when we could retire and that was our number 1 location. Our family has some peace knowing he is resting peacefully and permanently at Mexico Beach.
Everyone I have talked to and encountered with the MBARA has been wonderful. I truely appreciate all the extra details you helped me to arrange. I look forward to frequent visits to Mexico Beach and hopefully will be able to retire there in the future." - DEBBIE MASON.
This reef is composed of 21 pyramid fish havens deployed 6/3/1999. This reef's position has been verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol on 10 Sep 2010. |
| 98 Real Estate Group Ling Ding Reef |
NorthSite |
130 |
|
|
29 47.187 |
85 41.758 |
16.8 |
235 |
87 |
This reef is dededicated to the 98 Real Esate Group that hosted the 2011 Ling Ding Tournament in Mexico Beach. Proceeds from the tournament were donated to the MBARA to help build more reefs. This reef consists of 1 Ecosystem, 1 Grouper Reef, and 3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef Modules deployed 5 May 2011 under FWC Grant Project 10161. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 10 Apr 2012. |
| Aida Gonzales Memorial Reef |
NorthSite |
139 |
|
|
29 46.321 |
85 41.704 |
17.4 |
232 |
96 |
This memorial reef was commissioned by the owners of Mexico Beach Marina to honor Aida Gonzales, the mother of Melba Odum, one of the owners of Mexico Beach Marina. Melba is truly touched to have her mother honored in this way and at the same time being able to assist the MBARA in it's continued efforts in building reefs. Melba's father Fred, sisters Aida and Delilah and brother Fred Jr. all sincerely thank the MBARA for this wonderful memorial in honor of such a beautiful and loving soul. This reef is composed of 1 Ecosystem, 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed 6 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA divers Bob Cox and Ron Childs on 15 May 2012. |
| Bill Horn's Reef |
NorthSite |
157 |
|
|
29 47.068 |
85 42.359 |
17.5 |
236 |
96 |
In recognition of contributions to Florida’s artificial reef program, this reef is named in honor of Bill Horn for his outstanding support of the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, City of Mexico Beach, and retirement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this day of September 30th, 2014. 1 Super Reef W/Rebar Steeple 25' tall X 15' triangular base. Deployed 1 Apr 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. This reef is the first Super Reef of its kind deployed in Florida.
|
| BWO 6 |
NorthSite |
158 |
|
|
29 46.510 |
85 42.176 |
17.6 |
234 |
98 |
Super Reef W/Ecosystem Discs 17' tall X 15' triangular base. Deployed 1 Apr 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 18 Jul 2014. This reef is dedicated to Bluewater Outriggers for their continuous outstanding contributions and support to the MBARA each year. |
| Century Boat Reef |
NorthSite |
101 |
14010.3 |
46817.3 |
29 47.201 |
85 42.691 |
17.66 |
236.1 |
105 |
20 Walter Marine Florida Limestone Artificial Reef modules. Funding provided by OAR in the name of Century Boat Company for their support of the Big Bend Saltwater Classic fishing tournament. Deployed 06/04/2008. Position verified by the MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox 9 Jul 2010. |
| Duke Energy 2 |
NorthSite |
146 |
|
|
29 46.995 |
85 41.666 |
17 |
235 |
94 |
This reef is dedicated to Duke Energy in appreciation of a $15,000 grant supporting the MBARA. 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef--Ecosystem Hybrid. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013.
|
| Duke Energy North Site Reef |
NorthSite |
106 |
14016.2 |
46809.9 |
29 46.740 |
85 41.608 |
17.22 |
233.1 |
91 |
On 11 Feb 2011, this reef was dedicated to Duke Energy for their outstanding support of the MBARA. Their financial support has been cornerstone to artificial reef development off the coast of Mexico Beach over the years. This site has 2 Grouper Modules and 3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef modules. Deployed 06/19/2009. Surveyed by Jimmy Nicholson and Russell Carlisle on 3 Apr 2010. |
| Duke Energy Reef |
NorthSite |
99 |
14014.7 |
46815.0 |
29 47.145 |
85 42.029 |
17.18 |
235.0 |
95 |
Steel-hulled shrimpboat, formerly The Shady Lady, 110 feet long. Deployed on 03/06/2007. This reef was sponsored in part by Duke Energy. The MBARA thanks Duke Energy for their support. Position verified by the MBARA dive team 18 Jun 2010. (Underwater photos by Carol Cox) |
| Greg A. Dickson Reef |
NorthSite |
155 |
|
|
29 47.079 |
85 42.559 |
17.6 |
236 |
98 |
2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Units deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. |
| MB-107 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
107 |
14010.2 |
46807.5 |
29 46.270 |
85 42.154 |
17.89 |
232.8 |
98 |
2 Grouper Modules and 3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef modules with rock panels. Deployed on 06/19/2009. |
| MB-145 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
145 |
|
|
29 46.504 |
85 42.663 |
18 |
235 |
100 |
2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs--2 Grouper Reef-- and 2 Ecosystems. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013.
|
| MB-154 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
154 |
|
|
29 46.649 |
85 42.547 |
17.8 |
235 |
100 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Units deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. |
| MB-182 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
182 |
|
|
29 47.014 |
85 41.957 |
17.2 |
235 |
94 |
4 Florida Limestone Reefs and 2 Grouper Reefs placed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-183 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
183 |
|
|
29 46.863 |
85 42.506 |
17.7 |
235 |
96 |
4 Florida Limestone Reefs and 2 Grouper Reefs placed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-184 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
184 |
|
|
29 46.862 |
85 41.791 |
17.2 |
234 |
95 |
4 Florida Limestone Reefs and 2 Grouper Reefs placed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-185 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
185 |
|
|
29 46.605 |
85 41.687 |
17.2 |
233 |
95 |
2 Florida Limestone Reefs and 1 Grouper Reefs placed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-94 Unnamed |
NorthSite |
94 |
14009.2 |
46810.4 |
29 46.498 |
85 42.413 |
17.83 |
233.9 |
100 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 1 Walters Marine Florida Limestone Artificial Reef. Position has been verified by the MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 23 Jul 2014. On 20 Apr 2018, 2 Chicken Transport Units welded together were added. |
| Southerland Family Reef |
NorthSite |
144 |
|
|
29 46.496 |
85 41.876 |
17.3 |
233 |
96 |
4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs--2 Grouper Reef-- and 2 Ecosystems. Deployed 6 Apr 2013 with funding from FWC Grant 12102 and MBARA. Position verified by deployment supervisor--Bob Cox--on 7 Apr 2013. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 20 Jun 2013. This reef is dedicated to Congressman Steve Southerland II and family by the owner's of Mexico Beach Marina ( Odum's and Mulligan's) in appreciation for Steve and his family's dedication in representing the values that this great Country was founded upon. |
| Stephen A. Cook Reef |
NorthSite |
105 |
14009.1 |
46814.8 |
29 46.932 |
85 42.711 |
17.89 |
235.4 |
105 |
1 Grouper Module and 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef. Deployed on 06/04/2008. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox on 4/19/2010module with rock panels. Deployed 06/19/2009. Verified by MBARA divers Bob & Carol Cox on 6 May 2012. |
| The Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation Reef |
NorthSite |
156 |
|
|
29 47.216 |
85 42.483 |
17.5 |
236 |
96 |
This reef is dedicated to the Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation for its outstanding support to the MBARA. 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef/Ecosystems Unit deployed 31 Mar 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. |
| MB-173 Unnamed |
Sherman Site |
173 |
|
|
29 55.384 |
85 40.744 |
13.1 |
263 |
79 |
Steel cable reel deployed on 10 August 2015. 14 feet long, 10 feet wide and 14 feet high. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 20 August 2015. |
| MB-175 Unnamed |
Sherman Site |
175 |
|
|
29 55.123 |
85 40.002 |
12.5 |
262 |
80 |
Steel cable reel mounted on a steel stand. Deployed 10 August 2015. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 20 August 2015. |
| MB-199 Unnamed |
Sherman Site |
199 |
|
|
29 55.082 |
85 40.755 |
13.1 |
262 |
80 |
3 Steel Cable Spools. 22 feet in diameter by 18 feet long. Reef height 22 feet. 100-foot separations between spools. Older ARI Pyramid in between 2 spools. Deployed on 20 Sep 2016 and verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox. |
| MB-200 Unnamed |
Sherman Site |
200 |
|
|
29 55.082 |
85 38.594 |
11.2 |
260 |
82 |
4 Super Reefs with disc at apex. 18 feet tall. 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox and Brian Higdon on 16 Oct 2016. The structures are placed in a linear pattern running from SE to NW at an approximate length of 200 feet. From the central waypoint, navigate 320 degrees for 100 feet and 145 degrees for 100 feet. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. 2 Grouper Reefs added on 22 Apr 2017. |
| MB-201 Unnamed |
Sherman Site |
201 |
|
|
29 55.088 |
85 39.650 |
12.2 |
261 |
81 |
4 Super Reefs with discs at apexes. 18 feet tall. 6 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall. Deployed on 14 Oct 2016. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox and Brian and Kimberly Higdon on 15 Oct 2016. The structures are placed in a linear pattern running from SW to NE at an approximate length of 230 feet. From the central waypoint, navigate 210 or 030 degrees for feet for approximately 115 feet each way. This reef was constructed under FWC Grant 15158 with funds from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Phase III. Two Grouper Reefs added on 22 Apr 2017. |
| MB-248 Unnamed |
Sherman Site |
248 |
|
|
29 55.105 |
85 38.055 |
10.8 |
260 |
78 |
On 19-20 Apr 2018, this reef was built under FWC Grant Agreement 17013. The reef runs North and South at approximately 760 feet in length. It consists of 3 Super Reefs, 2 Super Reefs with Ecosystems nested inside, 8 Grouper Reefs, and 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs. See Map PDF under Surveys and Map JPG under Photos:
|
| Sherman Tug |
Sherman Site |
176 |
|
|
29 55.075 |
85 40.467 |
12.9 |
262 |
79 |
Sherman Tug. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 31 Oct 2010. |
| Bud Odum Reef |
SouthSite |
104 |
14002.1 |
46781.8 |
29 43.487 |
85 41.562 |
19.33 |
225.3 |
100 |
5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef modules. Deployed 06/04/2008. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox 20 Jun 2010. This memorial reef was commissioned by the owners of Marquardt’s Marina to honor Bud Odum, the father of Nate Odum, one of the owners of Marquardt's Marina. The other owner, Bill Mulligan, said "We are pleased to have to help of the MBARA in this project and we appreciate all that they have done for us over the years in building reefs”. The reef is to honor Bud's true love for the United States of America. The MBARA graciously thanks Marquardt’s Marina for their continued and outstanding support of artificial reefs. |
| BWO 5 |
SouthSite |
95 |
14005.2 |
46783.1 |
29 43.739 |
85 41.265 |
18.86 |
225.4 |
100 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 1 Walters Marine "FLorida Special" pyramid reef module with rock panels. This reef has been renammed as BWO 5 with a generous donation from Bluewater Outriggers. They have been a great supporter of the MBARA! Position has been verified by the MBARA dive team. |
| Charlie Parker Memorial Reef |
SouthSite |
98 |
14000.5 |
46777.9 |
29 43.039 |
85 41.519 |
19.52 |
224.4 |
99 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 5 Florida Special pyramid reef modules with rock panels and 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef pyramid modules. Position verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox 20 Jun 2010.. |
| Clay Eubanks Memorial Reef |
SouthSite |
110 |
14009.9 |
46778.5 |
29 43.496 |
85 40.487 |
18.66 |
223.3 |
102 |
2 Grouper Modules and 4 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef pyramid modules. Deployed 06/19/2009. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox 23 Jun 2010. |
| MB-160 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
160 |
|
|
29 43.960 |
85 40.509 |
18.2 |
225 |
95 |
2 Super Reef W/Ecosystem Discs 17' tall X 15' triangular base. 1 Super Reef W/Rebar Steeple 25' tall X 15' triangular base. Deployed 1 Apr 2014 under FWC Grant 13129. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 3 Jul 2014. |
| MB-165 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
165 |
|
|
29 43.951 |
85 41.085 |
18.6 |
225 |
96 |
1 Super Reef with Florida Limestone Artificial Reef nested inside. 15 feet high with 18-foot triangular base. Deployed 8 Apr 2015 under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. |
| MB-166 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
166 |
|
|
29 43.953 |
85 40.813 |
18.4 |
225 |
95 |
2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef 8' tall X 10' triangular base. 1 Grouper Reef W/Ecosystem 6'H X 5' W X 10'L. Deployed under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. |
| MB-167 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
167 |
|
|
29 43.763 |
85 41.536 |
19 |
226 |
97 |
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef 8' tall X 10' triangular base. 1 Grouper Reef W/Ecosystem 6'H X 5' W X 10'L. Deployed under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. |
| MB-168 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
168 |
|
|
29 43.061 |
85 40.782 |
19.1 |
223 |
94 |
3 Super Reefs with discs mounted at apex. 18 feet high with 18-foot triangular base. Deployed 8 Apr 2015 under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 23 Jun 2015. |
| MB-169 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
169 |
|
|
29 43.059 |
85 41.179 |
19.3 |
224 |
93 |
1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef 8' tall X 10' triangular base. 1 Grouper Reef W/Ecosystem 6'H X 5' W X 10'L. Deployed under FWC Grant Agreement 14019. Position verified by Bob Cox on 8 Apr 2015. |
| MB-189 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
189 |
|
|
29 43.488 |
85 40.747 |
18.7 |
224 |
98 |
1 Grouper/Ecosystem and 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-190 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
190 |
|
|
29 43.818 |
85 40.946 |
18.6 |
225 |
95 |
1 Grouper/Ecosystem and 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed on 9 May 2016 under FWC Grant 15095. Verified by Bob Cox on 9 May 2016. |
| MB-96 Unnamed |
SouthSite |
96 |
14006.8 |
46777.4 |
29 43.244 |
85 40.747 |
18.9 |
223.4 |
100 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 1 Walters Marine "Florida Special" pyramid reef module with rock panels. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Jul 2012. On 20 Apr 2018, 2 Chicken Transport Units welded together were added. |
| Air Force Tower |
TowerSite |
118 |
|
|
29 43.265 |
85 28.530 |
13.9 |
190 |
61 |
Based on local stories, this is part of an ACMI tower that slipped of a contractor barge during rough seas in 1993. The tower is resting on its side in approximately 60 feet of water. The top of the tower is approximately 20 feet below the surface. This position has been verified by the MBARA dive team. |
| BWO 4 |
TowerSite |
137 |
|
|
29 43.258 |
85 29.002 |
14 |
191 |
68 |
2 Ecosystems, 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed 6 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding.
This reef has been renammed as BWO 4 with a generous donation from Bluewater Outriggers. They have been a great supporter of the MBARA! This reef was surveyed by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 17 May 2013. |
| Candi Daniel Memorial Reef |
TowerSite |
112 |
14092.0 |
46739.5 |
29 43.695 |
85 28.275 |
13.56 |
189.1 |
61 |
This reef is dedicated a wonderful jovial lady that supported the MBARA. The reef is composed of 5 Grouper Modules and 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef pyramid modules. Deployed on 06/19/2009. One more Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added on 31 Mar 2014. Verified by divers Bob & Carol Cox 23 Jun 2010.. |
| Floridaze Reef |
TowerSite |
133 |
|
|
29 43.717 |
85 29.394 |
13.6 |
193 |
72 |
1 Ecosystem, 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed on 4 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Nov 2013. |
| George Duren Family Reef |
TowerSite |
113 |
14094.0 |
46744.0 |
29 44.184 |
85 28.309 |
13.08 |
189.6 |
61 |
5 Grouper Modules and 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef pyramid modules. Deployed on 06/19/2009. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 11 Oct 2010. This reef was dedicated by Mexico Beach Marina in honor the Duren family's outstanding support of the 2015 Forgotten Coast Wounded Warrior Weekend and Fishing Tournament. |
| Jed Campbell Reef |
TowerSite |
132 |
|
|
29 43.906 |
85 29.051 |
13.4 |
192 |
69 |
In tribute to Jed Campbell: He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has enjoyed the trust of women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it (Bessie Anderson Stanley); who has left the world better than he found it, whether a protected reef, improved beach, or a rescued soul; who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction (Bessie Anderson Stanley).
1 Ecosystem, 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed 4 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Nov 2013 |
| John and Melba's Reef Chief |
TowerSite |
92 |
14086.9 |
46747.3 |
29 44.117 |
85 29.332 |
13.27 |
193.7 |
71 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 5 Walter Marine "Florida Special" pyramid reef modules with rock panels. Position verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 31 Jul 2014. 3 Florida Specials missing, 1 knocked over, and 1 damaged with large net attached. 1 Florida Limestone Reef with plaque and 1 Grouper Reef added on 10 May 2016. |
| Mac Crutchfield's Reef |
TowerSite |
131 |
|
|
29 44.124 |
85 29.022 |
13.2 |
192 |
69 |
1 Ecosystem, 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed 6 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA diver Bob and Carol Cox on 27 Jun 2013 |
| MB-134 Unnamed |
TowerSite |
134 |
|
|
29 43.594 |
85 28.809 |
13.6 |
191 |
66 |
1 Ecosystem and 2 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs deployed on 4 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Nov 2013. |
| MB-135 Unnamed |
TowerSite |
135 |
|
|
29 43.514 |
85 28.498 |
13.7 |
190 |
61 |
3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs and 1 Grouper Reef deployed on 4 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 27 Jun 2013 |
| MB-136 Unnamed |
TowerSite |
136 |
|
|
29 43.444 |
85 29.143 |
13.8 |
192 |
69 |
1 Ecosystem, 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef, and 1 Grouper Reef deployed 6 Apr 2012 under FWC grant 11224 and MBARA funding. Verified by MBARA divers Bob and Carol Cox on 10 Nov 2013 |
| MB-93 Unnamed |
TowerSite |
93 |
14083.1 |
46739.4 |
29 43.253 |
85 29.316 |
14.11 |
193.0 |
73 |
Deployed 02/22/2007. 1 Walter Marine "Florida Special" pyramid reef module with rock panels. On 31 Jul 2014, MBARA divers, Bob and Carol Cox, inspected the reef site and found one structure. On 20 Apr 2018, 2 Chicken Transport Units welded together were added, |
| William Thompson Reiners III Reef |
TowerSite |
249 |
|
|
29 43.408 |
85 28.879 |
13.8 |
191 |
66 |
This memorial reef is in honor of William Thompson Reiners III and placed on 20 Apr 2018. The memorial is a 10-foot Florida Limestone Artificial Reef with plaques. |
