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When most people think of Florida, they think of blue skies, sun and beaches. Key Largo, Florida is no different. Key Largo, Florida is an island in the Florida keys. It is a popular tourist destination as it is home to marine and wildlife, fishing, kayaking, and of course scuba diving.
For divers, Key Largo has some of the best diving spots, especially if you want to see an abundance of tropical fish. Whether you are an experienced diver or simply want to try your hand with a diving company here are some of the notable dive spots in Key Largo.
- Molasses Reef is one of the most popular dive spots in all of Florida. It great for inexperienced divers as it is a shallow dive and is right off John Pennekamp Park. The dive is about 25-45 ft in order to get a great view of the lobsters, moray eels, and nurse sharks. There are several dive companies with great instructors that will help you navigate these popular diving spots.
- USS Spiegel Grove is a popular dive spot in Key Largo. When it sank in 2002, the USS Spiegal grove landed on its side instead of upright. Hurricane Dennis then placed it back on its keel a few years later. The highest point is about 60 feet (18 m), with the lowest depth of about 134 feet (41 m)
- Another notable spot is Pickles Reef. Located southeast of Key Largo, the name stems from sunken pickle barrels during the civil war. This small coral reef is not located within a sanctuary preservation area.
Whichever the spot, Key Largo is a great place to find some incredibly scuba diving. Although most people are drawn in by white sandy beaches and palm groves, Key Largo offers more beneath the surface. You will never find a greater view than that of the bottom of the ocean on a clean and sunny day.
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