The boundary of each of the Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs) is formed by connecting in succession the points at the following coordinates:

Alligator Reef

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitute Longitude
1 24 deg.50.98 N 80 deg.36.84 W.
2 24 deg.50.51 N 80 deg.37.35 W.
3 24 deg.50.81 N 80 deg.37.63 W.
4 24 deg.51.23 N 80 deg.37.17 W.
5 24 deg.50.98 N 80 deg.36.84 W.

Catch and release fishing by trolling only is allowed in this SPA.

Carysfort/South Carysfort Reef

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 25 deg.13.78 N 80 deg.12.00 W.
2 25 deg.12.03 N 80 deg.12.98 W.
3 25 deg.12.24 N 80 deg.13.77 W.
4 25 deg.14.13 N 80 deg.12.78 W.
5 25 deg.13.78 N 80 deg.12.00 W.

Cheeca Rocks

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.54.42 N 80 deg.36.91 W.
2 24 deg.54.25 N 80 deg.36.77 W.
3 24 deg.54.10 N 80 deg.37.00 W.
4 24 deg.54.22 N 80 deg.37.15 W.
5 24 deg.54.42 N 80 deg.36.91 W.

Coffins Patch

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.41.47 N 80 deg.57.68 W.
2 24 deg.41.12 N 80 deg.57.53 W.
3 24 deg.40.75 N 80 deg.58.33 W.
4 24 deg.41.06 N 80 deg.58.48 W.
5 24 deg.41.47 N 80 deg.57.68 W.

Conch Reef

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.57.48 N 80 deg.27.47 W.
2 24 deg.57.34 N 80 deg.27.26 W.
3 24 deg.56.78 N 80 deg.27.52 W.
4 24 deg.56.96 N 80 deg.27.73 W.
5 24 deg.57.48 N 80 deg.27.47 W.

Catch and release fishing by trolling only is allowed in this SPA.

Davis Reef

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.55.61 N 80 deg.30.27 W.
2 24 deg.55.41 N 80 deg.30.05 W.
3 24 deg.55.11 N 80 deg.30.35 W.
4 24 deg.55.34 N 80 deg.30.52 W.
5 24 deg.55.61 N 80 deg.30.27 W.

Dry Rocks

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 25 deg.07.59 N 80 deg.17.91 W.
2 25 deg.07.41 N 80 deg.17.70 W.
3 25 deg.07.25 N 80 deg.17.82 W.
4 25 deg.07.41 N 80 deg.18.09 W.
5 25 deg.07.59 N 80 deg.17.91 W.

Grecian Rocks

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 25 deg.06.91 N 80 deg.18.20 W.
2 25 deg.06.67 N 80 deg.18.06 W.
3 25 deg.06.39 N 80 deg.18.32 W.
4 25 deg.06.42 N 80 deg.18.48 W.
5 25 deg.06.81 N 80 deg.18.44 W.
6 25 deg.06.91 N 80 deg.18.20 W.

Eastern Dry Rocks

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.27.92 N 81 deg.50.55 W.
2 24 deg.27.73 N 81 deg.50.33 W.
3 24 deg.27.47 N 81 deg.50.80 W.
4 24 deg.27.72 N 81 deg.50.86 W.
5 24 deg.27.92 N 81 deg.50.55 W.

The Elbow

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 25 deg.08.97 N 80 deg.15.63 W.
2 25 deg.08.95 N 80 deg.15.22 W.
3 25 deg.08.18 N 80 deg.15.64 W.
4 25 deg.08.50 N 80 deg.16.07 W.
5 25 deg.08.97 N 80 deg.15.63 W.

French Reef

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 25 deg.02.20 N 80 deg.20.63 W.
2 25 deg.01.81 N 80 deg.21.02 W.
3 25 deg.02.36 N 80 deg.21.27 W.
4 25 deg.02.20 N 80 deg.20.63 W.

Hen and Chickens

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.56.38 N 80 deg.32.86 W.
2 24 deg.56.21 N 80 deg.32.63 W.
3 24 deg.55.86 N 80 deg.32.95 W.
4 24 deg.56.04 N 80 deg.33.19 W.
5 24 deg.56.38 N 80 deg.32.86 W.

Looe Key

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.33.24 N 81 deg.24.03 W.
2 24 deg.32.70 N 81 deg.23.85 W.
3 24 deg.32.52 N 81 deg.24.70 W.
4 24 deg.33.12 N 81 deg.24.81 W.
5 24 deg.33.24 N 81 deg.24.03 W.

Molasses Reef

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 25 deg.01.00 N 80 deg.22.53 W.
2 25 deg.01.06 N 80 deg.21.84 W.
3 25 deg.00.29 N 80 deg.22.70 W.
4 25 deg.00.72 N 80 deg.22.83 W.
5 25 deg.01.00 N 80 deg.22.53 W.

Newfound Harbor Key

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.37.10 N 81 deg.23.34 W.
2 24 deg.36.85 N 81 deg.23.28 W.
3 24 deg.36.74 N 81 deg.23.80 W.
4 24 deg.37.00 N 81 deg.23.86 W.
5 24 deg.37.10 N 81 deg.23.34 W.

Rock Key

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.27.48 N 81 deg.51.35 W.
2 24 deg.27.30 N 81 deg.51.15 W.
3 24 deg.27.21 N 81 deg.51.60 W.
4 24 deg.27.45 N 81 deg.51.65 W.
5 24 deg.27.48 N 81 deg.51.35 W.

Sand Key

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.27.58 N 81 deg.52.29 W.
2 24 deg.27.01 N 81 deg.52.32 W.
3 24 deg.27.02 N 81 deg.52.95 W.
4 24 deg.27.61 N 81 deg.52.94 W.
5 24 deg.27.58 N 81 deg.52.29 W.

Catch and release fishing by trolling only is allowed in this SPA.

Sombrero Key

[Based on differential Global Positioning Systems data]

Open Table
Point Latitude Longitude
1 24 deg.37.91 N 81 deg.06.78 W.
2 24 deg.37.50 N 81 deg.06.19 W.
3 24 deg.37.25 N 81 deg.06.89 W.
4 24 deg.37.91 N 81 deg.06.78 W.

Catch and release fishing by trolling only is allowed in this SPA.

[66 FR 4373, Jan. 17, 2001]


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