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Sources for GPS Coordinates and Reef Site Diagrams

We used dozens of resources to create our GPS coordinate reef charts. We also use contributions and from volunteers through reef reports received updating and confirming coordinates. The following organizations are major contributors of GPS coordinates for our lists and this list is not conclusive.

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Artificial Reef Program
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Marathon Field Office
• National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Department of Commerce, Office of Coast Survey
• National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Department of Commerce, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
• US Geology Survey
• South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
• Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Counci
• Miami-Dade County Permitting, Environment, and Regulatory Affairs, Restoration & Enhancement Section
• Broward County, Natural Resources Planning and Management Division
• Palm Beach County, Environmental Resources Management
• Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association

Our data files and listings on this website are unique & copyright protected because they are derived works. We have brought together data from dozens of resources into one place. We also include extensively researched rules and regulations for reef sites in regulated areas, a unique feature not found elsewhere. Please be aware that our GPS coordinates are a compilation of publicly available waypoints. We make NO representation or claims that our coordinates are exclusive, secret, not found anywhere else, etc.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Not for Navigational Use. These Numbers Are Not Guaranteed. There are No Warranties Expressed or Implied.
• Due to the Increased and Severity of Recent and Past Hurricane Activity it is Very Possible These Numbers May Be Off.
• Rules change frequently, always inquire locally before fishing, lobstering, or spearfishing.

Multiple resources were used to create our Florida GPS Coordinates Reef Charts. This data is provided as a tool to increase your fishing and/or diving enjoyment and is not intended to be used for navigational purposes. This information is provided only as a courtesy and there is NO guaranties, warranties, express or implied, or representations as to the accuracy of this content. Florida Go Fishing assumes NO liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained here. If you find an error or omission in the data, please feel free to contact us with the correct information and we will verify the error or omission and correct it as soon as possible.