Study Fleet scientist Calvin Alexander holding a monkfish.
Dense beds of small Atlantic sea scallops photographed on the ocean floor in the Mid-Atlantic in 2015. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
New Jersey Artificial Reef Special Management Zones
We have designated 13 New Jersey artificial reef sites as special management zones. Only fishing by handline, rod and reel, or spear fishing (including the taking of fish by hand) is allowed within these areas. All other gears are prohibited.
New Jersey Special Management Zones Overview Map
Atlantic City Special Management Zone Map
Barnegat Light Special Management Zone Map
Cap May Special Management Zone Map
Deepwater Special Management Zone Map
Garden State North Special Management Zone Map
Garden State South Special Management Zone Map
Great Egg Special Management Zone Map
Little Egg Special Management Zone Map
Ocean City Special Management Zone Map
Sea Girt Special Management Zone Map
Shark River Special Management Zone Map
Townsends Inlet Special Management Zone Map
Study Fleet scientist Calvin Alexander holding a monkfish.
Dense beds of small Atlantic sea scallops photographed on the ocean floor in the Mid-Atlantic in 2015. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
