The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the deployment of a 47-foot sculpture of a horseshoe crab constructed from concrete will occur on July 25, 2012 on the Axel Carlson Reef. The sculpture is being deployed as part of the Division's Artificial Reef Program.
The sculpture, created by scuba instructor and marine biologist Chris Wojcik, will provide habitat for more than 150 species of marine life, a fishing ground for anglers and a unique area for scuba divers to explore. The immense structure, once deployed, will also be recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest underwater sculpture in the world.
The target location for the deployment on the reef is:
73 59.300' 40 01.700'
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 on this deployment contact Hugh Carberry at 609-748-2022.
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Note: Progress update on "Traps Off the Reef" initiative is forthcoming.
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Anthony P. Mauro, Sr Chair New Jersey Outdoor Alliance New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects
This thing is the ugliest thing I've seen in a while. It's by the marina where the Gypsy Blood and the Tuna Seazure are docked. An eyesore that needs to be sunk to be beneficial to me.
Re: NJOA: 47 foot sculpture to be deployed on NJ reef
Horseshoe craps are ugly by nature at least to humans. My hats off to the guys that built it. It's a piece of art and like any art beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You have to respect anyone that puts that much time work and money into something like this. Capt. Bill
Re: NJOA: 47 foot sculpture to be deployed on NJ reef
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the deployment of a 47-foot sculpture of a horseshoe crab on the Axel Carlson Reef has been postponed. Originally scheduled for July 25, the deployment is now anticipated to occur within the next two weeks (sea and weather conditions permitting). The sculpture is being deployed as part of the Division's Artificial Reef Program.
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on 7/21/2012, 3:01 pm
