Informal markers can be helpful
I am very familiar with the area between Chases and Farm Islands. The plastic bottles that appeared recently do not interfere with navigation of the safe areas -- they only interfere if you want to boat over rocks.
Regarding the Marine Patrol response: this is exactly what they have to say. They won't sanction informal markers. But I know for a fact that the Marine Patrol goes through that area frequently, yet they have not removed the bottles. What does that tell you?
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