Located off the coast at MM 116 is the first dive site of the Upper Keys -
Carysfort Reef. It's easy to find, just look for the 100 foot tall steel lighthouse
tower. There are approximately 10 mooring buoys at the reef and the depth
range is from 3 to 70 feet. Carysfort Reef is located inside the SPA are
(Sanctuary Preservation Area) so there is no fishing or lobstering allowed
there.
Carysfort Reef is named after the British Ship, H.M.S. Carysfort, which
grounded here in 1770. Almost 80 years later, the first lighthouse on a reef in
the Florida Keys was built at this site.
Divers and snorklers can expect to see elkhorn gardens, staghorn coral,
varieties of sponges, lettuce coral and brain coral. There is a steep drop to
65 known as "Carysfort Wall". At the foot of this wall lies a wide channel
which is covered with fine sand. This sandy channel separates this main
reef from a second reef that rises up to 35 feet below the water surface.
Carysfort Reef. It's easy to find, just look for the 100 foot tall steel lighthouse
tower. There are approximately 10 mooring buoys at the reef and the depth
range is from 3 to 70 feet. Carysfort Reef is located inside the SPA are
(Sanctuary Preservation Area) so there is no fishing or lobstering allowed
there.
Carysfort Reef is named after the British Ship, H.M.S. Carysfort, which
grounded here in 1770. Almost 80 years later, the first lighthouse on a reef in
the Florida Keys was built at this site.
Divers and snorklers can expect to see elkhorn gardens, staghorn coral,
varieties of sponges, lettuce coral and brain coral. There is a steep drop to
65 known as "Carysfort Wall". At the foot of this wall lies a wide channel
which is covered with fine sand. This sandy channel separates this main
reef from a second reef that rises up to 35 feet below the water surface.
North Carysfort Reef
Divers and snorkelers can choose from a
variety of Florida Keys dive sites for
scuba diving and snorkeling. We offer
wreck diving, reef diving, night diving,
beginner and advanced diving.
variety of Florida Keys dive sites for
scuba diving and snorkeling. We offer
wreck diving, reef diving, night diving,
beginner and advanced diving.
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