Dive-site story
Located within an ecological reserve off the Lower Florida Keys, this protected zone features well-developed spur-and-groove reef formations separated by wide sand channels. Long-standing marine sanctuary protections have helped mature coral heads, roving grazers, and sizable crustacean populations flourish across the shallows.
Classic spur-and-groove coral ridges with undercut ledges
Dense aggregations of Caribbean spiny lobsters protected by reserve regulations
Frequent sightings of docile nurse sharks resting in sandy cuts
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 the calmest conditions and warmest water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Spiny LobsterPanulirus argus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Goliath GrouperEpinephelus itajara | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
