Tennessee Reef

Coral reef in the Florida Keys, US
Tennessee Reef is located in Florida
Tennessee Reef
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Tennessee Reef is located in Caribbean
Tennessee Reef
Tennessee Reef (Caribbean)
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LocationLocationCaribbeanCoordinates24°46′N 80°45′W / 24.767°N 80.750°W / 24.767; -80.750CountryUnited StatesGeologyTypereef

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.

An unmanned reef light is located near the reef.

External links

  • Benthic Habitat Map

References

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