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15 CFR Appendix V to Subpart P of Part 922: Appendix V to Subpart P of Part 922—Sanctuary Preservation Areas Boundary Coordinates

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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 15—Commerce and Foreign Trade
Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade
CHAPTER IX—NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
SUBCHAPTER B—OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PART 922—NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM REGULATIONS
Subpart P—Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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