Molasses Reef- Molasses Reef consists of three different areas: North section, the South section and the Deep section. The North section has a depth range of 10-40ft. The South section has a depth range of 10 -40ft. The Deep section has a depth range of 40 – 90ft. From large animals, including permits, spotted eagle rays and nurse sharks to long coral and sponge-covered ledges, this reef never disappoints. This area is recommended for intermediate and advanced divers. When a current is running at Molasses Reef it’s usally strongest at the South end. Watch the way the water flows past your boat are you are mooring, and use caution if you detect a strong current.
The Elbow Reef- The depth range is 15 – 85ft. The Elbow Reef sits a bit out of line from the rest of the reefs in Key Largo. The pro to this is that The Elbow Reef is the first benefit when the clear, blue waters of the Gulf Stream shift closer to Florida. As a result the Elbow nearly always has good visibility. Queen, French and gray angelfish frequent the area. You will also see prominent coral ridges, sand channels, prolific soft corals, lower-profile star and brain corals.
The Benwood Wreck- The depth range is 25 - 45ft. The Benwood was running without navigation lights, as required at the time due to the possibility of attack by German submarines. The Benwood’s bow smashed into the port side of the Robert C Tuttle, a 544ft tanker. The Benwood ship sank just short of the shallow reefs. After rescuing the crew of the Benwood, the Tuttle made it safely to port. Over the years the Benwood was intentionally demolished as a hazard to navigation. All that remains is the intact bow section, the bottom of the hull and scattered metal plating. This allows for a very fishy sanctuary. This wreck is ideal for a night dive because the reds, yellows, and purples of the encrusting sponges and corals come alive under the beam of dive lights. This is also an ideal night dive for macro photographers.
Spiegel Grove Wreck- The depth range is 50 – 130ft and is rated for Advanced divers. The Speigel Grove Wreck was intentionally sunk in 2002. The plan was to sink it right side up. However, The Speigel Grove prematurely began to sink, rolled over, and remained upside down for several days with her bow protruding from the water. Since its original sinking the Spiegel Grove has changed positions. Thanks to assistance of Hurricane Dennis and strong currents this massive wreck is now sitting right side up as originally planned. Divers can expect to see algae, sponges and coral mingle with 130 species of fish to create enormous biodiversity in this region. Divers may also see Goliath Grouper, barracuda, large jacks, and a large colony of gobies. This dive is not to be missed!
The Duane Wreck- The depth range is 50 – 115 ft (15 -35m). The Duane served as a convoy escort in the north Atlantic during the early part of WWII. In 1942, she rescued 229 people when the troop carrying passenger ship SS Dorchester was torpedoed by the German submarine U-233. The Duane was decommissioned in 1985. This is considered an Advanced Dive due to the fact that this wreck is resting in deep water that is frequently swept by strong currents. Use caution as air and bottom time can be used up quickly when exploring this wreck.
Christ Of The Abyss- This famed bronze statue rises so close to the water´s surface that it can be easily viewed by snorkelers as well as divers. The statue is nestled between the coral formations of Key Largo Dry Rocks reef in just 25 feet of water.
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