Aug 14, 2026 | Dive Sites, Snorkeling
Key Takeaways Spur-and-groove reef. Looe Key runs in coral ridges with sandy channels between them, which stacks fish and larger animals at different depths from about 5 to 35 feet. Fish come first. Parrotfish, angelfish, sergeant majors, blue tangs, grunts, and...
Jul 15, 2026 | Dive Sites, Diving
Key Takeaways Looe Key runs roughly 5 to 35 feet, so it suits newer certified divers and experienced divers who just want a relaxed reef. The reef sits about 6 miles offshore of Big Pine Key and Ramrod Key, which makes Big Pine the practical place to launch....
May 29, 2025 | Dive Sites, Diving, Snorkeling
Often celebrated as a top snorkeling spot and one of the best beginner diving sites in the Florida Keys, Sombrero Reef near Marathon offers a look at how great diving and snorkeling can be. As the largest reef formation in the Middle Keys [1] and a designated...
Apr 3, 2025 | Diving, Dive Sites, Snorkeling
Coffins Patch reef is a shallow coral reef system in the Middle Florida Keys, located about 4 miles off Marathon near Key Colony Beach. It’s part of a protected Sanctuary Preservation Area known for some of the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The reef’s eerie...
