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Dive Spots nearest to Molasses Reef
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USCG Bibb, 0.91 nm.
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The 329-foot Coast Guard cutter Bibb was sunk in 1987 to create an "artificial reef," which was specially prepared for advanced divers.
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95 - 130 ft.
29 - 40 m
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USCG Duane, 1.27 nm.
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The 329-foot Coast Guard cutter Duane was sunk in 1987 to create an artificial reef, which was specially prepared for advanced divers with clear, open hatchways and open rooms to explore.
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95 - 130 ft.
29 - 40 m
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French Reef, 2.06 nm.
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French Reef is one of the most spectacular reef areas in the Florida Keys. There are dozens of ledges, tunnels, and caves to explore; most large enough to swim through.
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15 - 100 ft.
5 - 30 m
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Pickles Reef, 2.64 nm.
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A great shallow dive or snorkel site with lots of beautiful coral, colorful tropical reef fish, and Spiny Lobster.
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15 - 25 ft.
5 - 8 m
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Snapper Ledge, 3.05 nm.
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Snapper Ledge is a shallow reef in 25 feet of water off of Key Largo. Because of the countless Yellowtail Snapper (hence the name) found at the site, this ledge is a local favorite and a highly recommended dive spot.
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20 - 25 ft.
6 - 8 m
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Benwood Wreck, 3.40 nm.
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The Benwood was a 285-foot 1910 English-built ship which sank in 1942 off Key Largo. She now lies in 25-55 feet of water.
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30 - 55 ft.
9 - 17 m
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Spiegel Grove, 4.86 nm.
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This 510-foot vessel is now part of the artificial reef program off the coast of Key Largo, Florida. An amazing wreck not to be missed!
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80 - 130 ft.
24 - 40 m
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Aquarius Underwater Laboratory, 5.54 nm.
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Aquarius is an underwater ocean laboratory located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The research submersible is deployed 3.5 miles offshore, at a depth of 60 feet, at the upper edge of a small drop-off known as Conch Reef.
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50 - 60 ft.
15 - 18 m
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Conch Reef, 5.77 nm.
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Conch Reef is one of the most thoroughly developed coral reef systems in the Florida Keys, with typical depths from 20 to 100 feet.
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50 - 110 ft.
15 - 34 m
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Little Conch Reef, 6.74 nm.
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Little Conch Reef is just south of Conch Reef and is a great place for shallower diving and snorkeling
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15 - 30 ft.
5 - 9 m
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El Infante, 6.80 nm.
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This ship belonged to the Silver Plate Fleet in 1733 which was lost in a hurricane and is roughly one mile away from the San Jose wreck.
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20 - 25 ft.
6 - 8 m
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Grecian Rocks, 7.20 nm.
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Grecian Rocks is a popular reef for snorkeling and spotting large numbers of protected queen conch.
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10 - 25 ft.
3 - 8 m
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San Jose, 7.20 nm.
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In 35 feet of water just off Islamorada, the San Jose is a Galleon-class Spanish ship from the Silver Plate Fleet of 1733.
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30 - 35 ft.
9 - 11 m
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Christ of the Abyss, 8.07 nm.
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Christ of the Abyss is a 8 1/2 foot, 4,000 pound bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ that stands in 25 feet of water off of Key Largo, Florida.
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25 - 60 ft.
8 - 18 m
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North Dry Rocks / Minnow Cave, 8.47 nm.
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This is a great shallow reef which houses Minnow Cave in the central portion. Minnow cave gets its name from the amazing dance of minnows that adorn the opening.
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10 - 15 ft.
3 - 5 m
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