Copyright (c) 2010 DiveSpots.com. All rights reserved. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/site-islamorada/destination.info Scuba diving locations in Islamorada en-us Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:22:49 CDT Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:22:49 CDT 60 75 48 http://www.divespots.com/scuba/home.page http://www.divespots.com/skin/classic/images/logo1.gif http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-73/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-73/view.divespot Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:31:18 CST This Galleon was part of the 1733 hurricane-caused wreck that forced 22 ships on to the Florida Keys. Treasures and relics are still found today. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-40/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-40/view.divespot Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:20:16 CDT Conch Reef is one of the most thoroughly developed coral reef systems in the Florida Keys, with typical depths from 20 to 100 feet. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-52/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-52/view.divespot Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:56:56 CDT Brick Barge is a small iron ship that was torpedoed during World War II and now lies in 20 to 28 feet of water on the north side of Hen and Chickens Reef. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-28/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-28/view.divespot Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:56:17 CDT Hen & Chickens is a group of patch reefs whose coral formations from the air appear to radiate outwards from the center like a mother hen surrounded by chickens. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-56/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-56/view.divespot Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:31:07 CDT This Galleon was part of the 1733 wreck that forced 21 ships on to the Florida Keys. These ships were attempting to bring silver pesos from Havana when they were advised to change route to avoid an oncoming storm. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-44/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-44/view.divespot Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:29:20 CDT If you are looking for the excitement of coming face to face with a nurse shark (or Buddha!), Davis Ledge is a site that almost guarantees this occurrence. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-49/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-49/view.divespot Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:28:37 CDT Cheeca Rocks are a great shallow-water site for novice divers and snorkelers. This is a great dive to do with the family if you want something everyone can be comfortable with and enjoy http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-47/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-47/view.divespot Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:28:18 CDT Alligator Reef arose around a wrecked ship; the USS Alligator built in 1820, which went down in 1825 while on a Navy mission. This site is easily identified by the reigning 136-foot tall lighthouse tower. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-72/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-72/view.divespot Fri, 27 May 2005 17:49:11 CDT 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. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-57/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-57/view.divespot Sun, 22 May 2005 20:30:17 CDT The Lerri Galleon was part of the 1733 wreck that forced 21 ships on to the Florida Keys. These ships were attempting to bring silver pesos from Havana when they were advised to change route to avoid an oncoming storm. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-55/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-55/view.divespot Sun, 22 May 2005 20:13:02 CDT Tres Puentes went down as part of the 1733 Spanish Galleon wrecks. Today, Tres Puentes lies between Snake Creek and Whale Harbor and is know for its production of Silver treasures. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-54/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-54/view.divespot Sun, 22 May 2005 20:08:01 CDT While attempting to bring silver pesos from Havana along with 21 other ships, Herrera was hit by a hurricane and pushed on to the upper keys. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-53/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-53/view.divespot Sun, 22 May 2005 19:58:24 CDT The Chaves is located just off Snake Creek at Windley Key, submerged in 10 to 20 feet of water. This ship was sunk in 1733 during a hurricae along with 21 other ships that were bringing silver pesos from Havana. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-51/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-51/view.divespot Sat, 21 May 2005 10:42:47 CDT Alexander, a 120-foot long and 40-foot wide barge, was purposefully sunk in 1984 to mark the site for the development of an artificial reef. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-50/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-50/view.divespot Sat, 21 May 2005 10:26:23 CDT This 86-foot ship was attempting to protect a convoy from being raided by pirates when it sank in 1825. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-48/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-48/view.divespot Sat, 21 May 2005 10:10:40 CDT The Rocks is a beautiful shallow-water snorkel site noted for its coral, visibility, and marine life. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-46/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-46/view.divespot Sat, 21 May 2005 09:45:22 CDT Crocker Wall is a 450-foot long wall that drops from Crocker Reef, with average depths of 60-80 feet. This is a great drift-dive location. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-45/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-45/view.divespot Sat, 21 May 2005 09:35:52 CDT Crocker Reef covers a large area marked by many small canyons, beautiful formations of staghorn corals, and swaying gorgonians. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-43/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-43/view.divespot Thu, 19 May 2005 20:27:06 CDT 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. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-42/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-42/view.divespot Thu, 19 May 2005 20:23:14 CDT In 35 feet of water just off Islamorada, the San Jose is a Galleon-class Spanish ship from the Silver Plate Fleet of 1733. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-41/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-41/view.divespot Thu, 19 May 2005 20:13:45 CDT Little Conch Reef is just south of Conch Reef and is a great place for shallower diving and snorkeling http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-39/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-39/view.divespot Wed, 18 May 2005 22:37:27 CDT The Cannabis Cruiser, often referred to as "Pot Wreck", is located three miles west of Alligator Light in 110 feet of water. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-35/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-35/view.divespot Tue, 17 May 2005 20:45:28 CDT Eagle is a 287-foot freighter that was sunk off Lower Matecumbe Key as an artificial reef in 1985.