20201202 14170000 1.0 ISO 19139 Metadata Implementation Specification TRUE <div>The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reefs Program (ARP) provides artificial substrates that support marine habitats which will develop into a complex reef community. When artificial reefs are initially created, they provide an important structure where encrusting invertebrate species can secure themselves. These organisms are the beginnings of an interactive food web that supports a host of reef fish species. By providing food and shelter, artificial reefs can enhance overfished populations of resident reef fish like snapper and grouper. Transient species like mackerel, shark and billfish can also benefit by feeding on the resident fish.  </div><div><br /></div><div>People also benefit by enhancing fishery resources, as well as fishing and diving opportunities off the Texas Coast. The types of artificial reefs involved are broken into three programs: Rigs-to-Reefs, Near Shore (/Shallow) Reefs, and Ships-to-Reefs. Numerous anglers and divers travel offshore each year, visiting sites managed by TPWD which are supported by these programs.  </div><div><br /></div><div>The goal of the TPWD Artificial Reefs Programs is to continue promoting, developing, maintaining, monitoring and enhancing the artificial reef potential in Texas offshore waters.The objective of this viewer is to support these goals by:</div><div><ul><li>Creating a method for users to query locations of TPWD artificial reefs, and distances between points of interest </li><li>Provide users with access to aggregate information on TPWD artificial reefs  </li><li>Provide users with an interactive, user-friendly web application to act as a reliable resource for information <br /></li></ul>For more information, please email the Artificial Reef Program at: <a href='mailto:ArtificialReefs@tpwd.texas.gov' rel='nofollow ugc' target='_blank'>ArtificialReefs@tpwd.texas.gov</a></div> Artificial ReefReefOceanTexasFishCoralGulfTPWDCoastTexasCoastalCoastReefOceanScubaARCoralTexas GulfClipperLiberyTPWDParksFisheriesCoastal FisheriesEcologyFish TPWD Coastal Fisheries authoritative data supporting the Artificial Reefs Interactive Mapping Application. Published data layers from ArcMap 10.6 on December 2020. Updates of data HAVE occurred in AGO since the original upload. Johanna Valente and Brooke Shipely Coast Fisheries Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife <span style='color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:14.6667px;'>DISCLAIMER: TPWD provides the Artificial Reefs Interactive Mapping Application as a public service in support of TPWD's mission to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. TPWD makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of any information provided herein for any purpose. 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