Department of Land and Natural Resource officials in May installed a series of seven buoys between the shoreline and the interior of the reef to separate swimmers and paddlers.

The department said Friday it would keep the buoys there for another six months while it evaluates whether they should stay there or be removed.

It says full year of testing will allow the department to see if user conflicts fluctuate according to the seasons.

The department says it’s heard a mix of opinions from the public on the corridor.