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Adolphus Busch
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The Adolphus Busch was intentionally sunk in 1998 to create an artificial reef system. She sits intact and upright in 100-feet of water.
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85 - 110 ft.
26 - 34 m
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Coffins Patch
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This is a really nice shallow site with depths averaging 10-25 feet and lots of fish. This area is especially suited to snorkelers.
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10 - 25 ft.
3 - 8 m
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Delta Shoals
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The Delta Shoals are home to several wrecks, a vast network of coral canyons, and elkhorn, brain, and star coral heads.
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10 - 25 ft.
3 - 8 m
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Duck Key Wreck
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This area, also called the Boiler Patch, is home to the remnants of an steam-powered freighter which went down in 1889
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25 - 25 ft.
8 - 8 m
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East Washerwoman
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With depths from 10 - 20 feet, this is a good site for snorkeling.
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10 - 20 ft.
3 - 6 m
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HMS Looe
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The HMS Looe ran aground and sank in what is now known as Looe Key Reef. Not much remains of the vessel other than some ballast stones and some copper plating that is thought to have come from the hull.
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20 - 25 ft.
6 - 8 m
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Herman's Behind
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Herman's Behind is a nice middle-keys reef with shallow slopes, a small drop-off, living coral, and many numerous and diverse species of fish.
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15 - 65 ft.
5 - 20 m
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Herman's Hole
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Herman's Hole is a circular coral and limestone ridge that drops 20 feet to the sand in the center, and 30 feet to the sand around the outside.
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15 - 30 ft.
5 - 9 m
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Ivory Wreck
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One of the more interesting wrecks found on the Delta Shoals is The Ivory Wreck, an old slaver that ran aground in 1853.
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15 - 15 ft.
5 - 5 m
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Joanie's Reef
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This is a great location for snorkeling, nurse shark sightings, and photography.
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10 - 25 ft.
3 - 8 m
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Looe Key Reef
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One of the most beautiful reefs in the Florida Keys, Looe Key Reef has large fingers of living coral extending out to sea.
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15 - 105 ft.
5 - 32 m
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Sombrero Reef
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The Sombrero Reef extends from the base of the Sombrero Key Lighthouse. This protected reef area is one of th emost spectacular in the Keys. The shallow depths allow divers of all skills to enjoy this dive spot.
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20 - 35 ft.
6 - 11 m
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The Gap
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Starting at 50 feet and dropping to 80 feet, The Gap is a beautiful wall dive with large coral heads rising 10 to 15 feet on the ocean side.
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55 - 80 ft.
17 - 24 m
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The Horseshoe
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This reef gets its name from its curved horseshoe-like formation. This is an ideal spot for new divers, with depth ranging from 15 to 25 feet.
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15 - 25 ft.
5 - 8 m
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Thunderbolt
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This 188-foot military ship is the jewel of the Marathon wreck fleet. Sunk intentionally as a dive attraction in March 1986, she now sits perfectly upright in 115 feet of water offering 45 feet of relief.
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85 - 120 ft.
26 - 37 m
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