New York Confirms Bonito and Sheepshead State Records
New state records for Atlantic bonito and sheepshead have been confirmed by the NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
Sarda sarda) and sheepshead (
Archosargus probatocephalus) in the marine and coastal district waters of New York. Both catches took place in 2020 and were recently confirmed by DEC as record-breakers. The bonito was caught off of the State’s Atlantic Beach Artificial Reef and the sheepshead was caught in Reynolds Channel.
“From the Atlantic Ocean to coastal bays and tidal rivers, New York’s marine waters offer exceptional saltwater fishing opportunities and I’m excited to congratulate Matthew Kessinger and James Torborg for setting these new State records for bonito and sheepshead,” Commissioner Seggos said. “It is particularly exciting that the record bonito was caught off one of New York’s recently expanded artificial reefs, proving that Governor Cuomo’s investments in improving water qual
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75 Total Rail Cars Added to Reefs in 2020
Third Year of New York s Artificial Reef Expansion to Restore Marine Habitat and Grow Tourism and Recreation
Photos of the Deployment Can Be Found Here
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the final deployment of rail cars to the state s artificial reef network for 2020 which included the addition of seven rail cars to the Shinnecock Artificial Reef and four rail cars to the Moriches Reef. This final deployment of 2020 brings the total number of rail cars added to reefs in New York to 75 for the year. Rail cars were donated by Wells Fargo Rail Corporation during the third year of New York s historic expansion of artificial reefs.
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Rail cars used for reef expansion are cleaned to mitigate potential impacts to sea life before being deployed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. (Courtesy Gov. Andrew Cuomo s office.)
LONG ISLAND, NY An additional 75 rails cars were deployed this week to help bolster Long Island s artificial reefs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Artificial reef expansion helps to restore marine habitat and grow tourism and recreation opportunities, he said.
Seven rail cars were added to the Shinnecock artificial reef and four rail cars to the Moriches reef, he said. The final deployment of 2020 brings the total number of rail cars added to reefs in New York to 75 for the year.