Artificial Reef A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps the exact locations of all artificial reef sites throughout Miami-Dade County's waters, including details like depth, type of structure, and when each reef was deployed. Artificial reefs are submerged structures that support marine life and fishing opportunities while also helping protect natural coral reefs from overuse—they're essential to both the local fishing community and ocean conservation efforts.
Why This Matters
- A recreational fisherman planning a weekend trip can find nearby artificial reef locations, depths, and what structures are available to fish around
- A marine biologist studying reef recovery can track where reefs were placed, what types they are, and monitor how they've developed over time
- A coastal property owner evaluating ocean health and marine habitat near their home can see which artificial reefs support local ecosystems
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | MEDIUM |
| Update Frequency | Annually |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | artificial reef reef location fishing site marine habitat ocean structures reef depth recreational fishing coral reef protection |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | ArtificialReef: OBJECTID |
REEF_ID |
integer | A unique identification number assigned to each artificial reef for tracking and reference purposes. AI |
REEF_SITE |
text | The specific geographic location or area name where the reef is situated, often corresponding to a named offshore or coastal site in Miami-Dade waters. AI |
REEF_NAME |
text | The common or official name given to the artificial reef, used to identify it in local records and by the diving and fishing community. AI |
REEF_DESCRIPTION |
text | A text summary describing the artificial reef's characteristics, materials, condition, or other relevant details about the structure. AI |
DATE_DEPLOYED |
text | The date when the artificial reef was placed in the water, typically in MM/DD/YYYY or similar date format. AI |
REEF_PROFILE |
text | A categorization describing the shape or structural profile of the reef, such as whether it's a mound, wreck, or other geometric form. AI |
LATITUDE |
text | The north-south position of the reef in degrees, ranging from -90 to 90, where positive numbers indicate locations north of the equator. AI |
LONGITUDE |
text | The east-west position of the reef in degrees, ranging from -180 to 180, where negative numbers indicate locations west of the Prime Meridian (Miami-Dade is in the western hemisphere). AI |
REEF_TYPE |
text | The category or classification of the artificial reef based on its primary purpose or design, such as 'fish habitat,' 'wave break,' or similar reef classifications. AI |
REEF_SOURCE |
text | The origin or type of material used to create the artificial reef, such as concrete, ships, rock, or other materials that were deliberately placed to build the reef. AI |
NORTHING_NAD27 |
number | The north-south coordinate position of the reef using the NAD27 map projection system, measured in feet or meters from a reference line. AI |
EASTING_NAD27 |
number | The east-west coordinate position of the reef using the NAD27 map projection system, measured in feet or meters from a reference line. AI |
NORTHING_NAD83 |
number | The north-south coordinate position of the reef using the NAD83 map projection system, an updated version of NAD27, measured in feet or meters from a reference line. AI |
EASTING_NAD83 |
number | The east-west coordinate position of the reef using the NAD83 map projection system, an updated version of NAD27, measured in feet or meters from a reference line. AI |
REEF_DEPTH |
integer | The depth of the reef below the water surface, typically measured in feet. AI |
GlobalID |
text | ArtificialReef: GlobalID |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available