Reef Sites: Artificial Reef Locations for Anglers

Delaware's artificial reef program locations, managed to enhance fishing opportunities. The dataset includes site numbers, names, and geographic coordinates. It was last updated on January 12, 2023, and is published by data.delaware.gov.

Use Cases

• Map reef site locations using the_geom for navigation and trip planning.
• Identify specific reef sites by name or number (Site Name, Site Number) for regulatory or recreational reference.
• Perform spatial analysis on reef distribution using the_geom coordinates.

Strengths

• Includes geographic coordinates (the_geom) for precise mapping.
• Data is directly tied to a federally aided public program for reef development.
• Available in multiple machine-readable formats (CSV, JSON, XML, RDF).

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last updated 2023-01-12 18:58:51; freshness should be verified.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

data.delaware.gov

Collection Method

Likely compiled and managed by the state's artificial reef program.

Freshness

Last updated 2023-01-12 18:58:51.

Geography

Delaware, United States (implied by source).