Artificial Reef Site A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps the exact locations of artificial reef sites in Miami-Dade County's coastal waters, showing where the county has strategically placed structures to support marine life and fishing. It matters because these reefs protect our marine ecosystem, provide recreational fishing and diving opportunities, and help restore fish populations that benefit our local economy.
Why This Matters
- A recreational diver planning a weekend trip uses this map to find nearby artificial reef sites with good conditions for underwater exploration.
- A commercial fisherman checks the reef locations to plan their routes and understand where fish populations are likely to concentrate.
- An environmental researcher studying coral recovery and marine habitat restoration uses the reef coordinates to monitor ecological changes over time.
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 sites diving locations fishing spots marine habitat ocean conservation underwater structures coastal reefs |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | ArtificialReefSite: OBJECTID |
SITE |
text | The name or identifier of the artificial reef site location in Miami-Dade waters where marine structures have been placed to support fish and ecosystem growth. AI |
SITE_ID |
number | A unique number assigned to each artificial reef site for tracking and reference purposes in the county's reef management system. AI |
XCOORD |
number | The east-west coordinate position of the artificial reef site, measured in the local mapping system used by Miami-Dade County. AI |
YCOORD |
number | The north-south coordinate position of the artificial reef site, measured in the local mapping system used by Miami-Dade County. AI |
Shape__Area |
number | ArtificialReefSite: Shape__Area |
Shape__Length |
number | ArtificialReefSite: Shape__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available