Stevens Towing Company aided in the enhancements
The NC Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with Stevens Towing Company, completed two major reef enhancements in May at AR-230 and AR-250 offshore of Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke.
Each reef received 1500 tons of recycled concrete pipe, boxes, and culverts sourced from across North Carolina.
After more than a year of public comment, planning, permitting, and stockpiling, these projects are now on the seafloor creating new habitat and improving public fishing opportunities off the Outer Banks.
Anglers can expect to catch triggerfish and black sea bass on either reef.
Artificial reefs are popular destinations for anglers and divers. The Artificial Reef Program is proud to continue enhancing artificial reef habitat and supporting public access throughout the North Carolina Coast.
AR-230
Approximately 6 miles from Hatteras Inlet
Located in 70 feet of water
Material deployed in a dense field around 35° 06.166’ N, 75° 42.895’ W.
AR-250
Approximately 10 miles from Ocracoke Inlet
Located in 80 feet of water
Material deployed in a dense field around 34° 56.841’ N, 75° 55.022’ W. ■
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