Dive-site story
The MG-111 was a hopper barge sunk as an artificial reef off Jupiter that was subsequently broken apart and scattered across the sandy bottom by major Atlantic hurricanes. The flattened wreckage, exposed steel ribs, and hull plating create extensive low-profile relief. Strong Gulf Stream flow regularly sweeps over the site, making it a classic Florida drift dive where divers drift along the debris field alongside resident marine life.
Scattered steel wreckage providing shelter for massive Goliath groupers
Frequent encounters with resting nurse sharks and passing reef sharks
High probability of seeing multiple species of sea turtles around the debris
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water dominate during late spring through summer, while late summer hosts peak aggregation numbers for Goliath groupers.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Goliath GrouperEpinephelus itajara | Common | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead Sea TurtleCaretta caretta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lemon SharkNegaprion brevirostris | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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