Dive-site story
The Jay Scutti, a retired harbour tug and cargo vessel, sits upright on an open sand plain off Fort Lauderdale. Marine growth covers the steel hull, drawing schooling pelagics. Divers often visit the wreck during drift dives along nearby artificial reef structures. Penetration remains limited to the wheelhouse and cargo spaces reached by daylight.
Intact, upright hull on open sand
Goliath groupers sheltering inside the hold
Straightforward navigation along the deck line and wheelhouse
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings calmer seas and warmer water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliath grouperEpinephelus itajara | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
