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The average size cobble used in construction of the reef was 8-12 indiameter and/or 12-18 diameter stone

Description

The average size cobble used in construction of the reef was 8-12 indiameter and/or 12-18 diameter stone. The restoration project to constructnatural reefs mimicked true natural reefs made of cobble. The density oflobsters on the newly constructed reefs is equal to or greater the naturalreference areas.

Credit

NOAA Restoration Center

Display Date

Dec-96

Location

Rhode Island, Dutch Island, Newport County

Collection

Restoration
Damage Assessment Restoration Program (DARP)
World Prodigy Grounding - Lobster Restoration