Tennessee Reef

Summary

Tennessee Reef is a coral reef located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southeast of Long Key. It consists of drowned (deep) spur-and-groove reef. Much of the reef is within a designated "Research Only" zone.

Tennessee Reef
Tennessee Reef Light in 1966
Tennessee Reef is located in Florida
Tennessee Reef
Tennessee Reef is located in Caribbean
Tennessee Reef
Tennessee Reef (Caribbean)
Location
LocationCaribbean
Coordinates24°46′N 80°45′W / 24.767°N 80.750°W / 24.767; -80.750
CountryUnited States
Geology
Typereef

An unmanned reef light is located near the reef.

External links edit

  • Benthic Habitat Map

References edit

  • NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Maps, Florida Keys East
  • NOAA Website on Tennessee Reef
  • NOAA Navigational Chart 11449