AFS08 REEF
Deployed March 2009
S 37 58.178'
E 177 17.406'
Dedicated to building International goodwill
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Built and deployed by the voluntary efforts of American Field Scholars being hosted by Opotiki families 2008
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Opotiki Coast Guard REEF
Deployed March 2009
Contact local Opotiki Coast Guard for coordinates. Annual subscription to CG just $45 per annum.
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A reef built and deployed by a group from the local volunteer Coast Guard. 2 tonnes of complex structure deployed in a tight cluster.
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ARTE08
Artists for the Environment 2008
A mussel shell and NavRiser reef. |
A reef started by a sincere local artist who would like to challenge other artists to 'tautoko' (add to) this reef.
Located at 15 m depth. Closest reef to shore so far |
CMH30
A reef sponsored in recognition of adventurous young women.
An open source reef spread over an area.
GPS
S 37° 58.000'
E 177° 17.500' |
A reef commissioned 28 March 2007.
Used as an early training site, so few modules deployed. Deployment start made 3 April 2007 with just one SeaDrop®. Underwater sonar ecobuoy at centre.
Apx 20m depth.
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STEPH's SPOT
A Memory Reef dedicated to those whose ashes may be scattered at sea but whose energies live on through their offspring.
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A reef initiated on 10 July 1999 but took a few years to become a reality.
Completed Nov 25 2007 with over 70 modules deployed.
Contains the first BioLink® ever designed and built.
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The first stage of the Opotiki Community Reef will accommodate 126 reefs, but when the entire Opotiki Community Reef area is fully developed it can contain up to 800 reefs. Further enriching additions near to initial deployments can be made at any time.
Fishing man initiated reefs is really no different to fishing natural reef. You do not want to be fishing directly on top of a reef as you could unnecessarily lose tackle to snagging on structure. On arriving at a reef judge your anchoring so as to allow the boat to drift back down onto the edge of the structures.
The less noise you make of course the less likely fish will be spooked. Ease your anchor over the side rather than tossing it to make a big splash.
Similarly if you are motoring further a field then REAF asks that you learn the boundaries of the enhanced fishing reef and give it a wide berth so as to not unnecessarily disturb the area.
Man initiated reefs present ideal territory for using soft bait fishing or jigging techniques that have become popular recently.
Reefs are deployed at 60-70m centres leaving plenty of space between for anchoring or just try drift fishing the area. Be mindful of any boat displaying a blue and white dive flag.
As word circulates about a reef fishing particularly well (such stories abound amongst fisher folk), there is a risk of over fishing a spot. REAF asks that you resist such tempting stories and recall that one goal of building a Community Reef is so that we could all be confident of getting a feed of fresh fish forever.
Many reefs are listed openly on this site and gifted for all to fish on. The entire area is open to fish in. But many people, whanau, and organisations have gone to the trouble and personal expense to deploy enhancement modules that go to make the entire area more productive. They have requested that their reef location be kept private.
Naturally in the defined Opotiki Community Reef area you may come across structures on your depth finder. REAF asks that you be fair minded and don't steal the coordinates. There is ample opportunity for everyone to either fish open source reefs, co-sponsor you own open reef, or take up the Self Build option. (Conditions apply)
Privately listed reefs have allowed the enhancement concept to grow and the whole Community benefits. Reefs are often dedicated to someone and treating them with respect and not fishing them is advised.
REAF promotes giving back to the sea (Moana) as well as harvesting.
All fishers are bound by Ministry of Fishing Regulations.
