Dive-site story
Sunk in the mid-1980s, these decommissioned oil platform jackets constitute one of the most distinctive artificial reef systems along the Florida coast. Steel framework sections rise dramatically from the sandy seafloor, densely colonized by deep-water sponges, sea fans, and orange cup coral. Bathed by the passing Gulf Stream, the intricate lattice acts as an offshore oasis for pelagic wanderers and resident megafauna alike.
Massive industrial steel framework thickly encrusted with colorful invertebrate life
Regular encounters with immense resident Goliath groupers resting inside the lattice
Pelagic action along the outer edges, featuring cruising sharks, jacks, and barracuda
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize late spring through autumn, while winter brings cooler temperatures and migrating elasmobranchs.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliath GrouperEpinephelus itajara | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bull SharkCarcharhinus leucas | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common |
Marine forecast
