Dive-site story
The Jim Atria is a Dutch freighter sunk in the late 1980s as part of Broward County's artificial reef program. Originally resting in shallower water, the hull was shifted deeper by Hurricane Andrew and now rests on its port side in a soft sand plain. Sponge growth and sea fans cover the exterior plating, while the structure provides shelter for pelagics passing through the offshore currents.
Large cargo holds and upright mast structures offering swim-around profiles
Frequent aggregations of massive Atlantic goliath groupers
Vessel repositioned and altered by historical hurricane activity
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer ocean conditions prevail through late spring and summer, with late summer bringing peak grouper aggregations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Goliath GrouperEpinephelus itajara | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common |
Marine forecast
