The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that a 68-foot steel-hulled vessel is slated for deployment on the Axel Carlson on May 7, 2010 as part of the division's Artificial Reef Program. The Axel Carlson Reef is located 4.4 nautical miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet in Monmouth County.
The target location for the deployment is 40 03.450' 073 59.350'. Commercial fishers who have gear in this area must move it or risk having it destroyed.
The target date for deployment is subject to weather and sea conditions. For further information regarding the deployment of the vessel contact Hugh Carberry at 609-748-2022.
For information on past and planned deployments visit
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/artreefdeployment.htm on the division's website. for information on the Artificial Reef Program visit
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/artreef.htm .
