Emerald Reef

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Fast Facts:

Avg Rating:

Avg Depth: 15 ft. / 5m

Max Depth: 25 ft. / 8m

Skill Level: Novice

Features:

• Coral Reef

• Good Snorkeling

Emerald Reef is a small shallow-water patch reef one mile east of Key Biscayne. It's considered by many to be one of the most beautiful reefs in Miami, rivaling those found further south in the Florida Keys.

The reefs are in 10 to 20 feet of water and support living elkhorn and pillar coral, a variety of sponges, and schools of juvenile tropicals. The clarity and color of the water makes this a spectacular snorkel or dive location. Please protect our reefs and dive carefully. There are no mooring buoys on this reef. Remember to drop anchor only in the sand!