Key Largo
One of the world’s premiere diving destinations, Key Largo, Fla., has robust marine life, artificial reefs, rich maritime history and great conservation momentum.
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Looe Key
Looe Key is considered a gem within the Florida Keys. The reef boasts corals, sharks, rays, grouper and many other species of wildlife. Learn more about diving Looe Key.
America’s Reef
The Florida Keys is a magical dive destination. Two seasoned divers take their grandson to the Keys for his first dive trip. Read more about their massive exploration of the […]
The Shipwrecks of the Florida Keys
Historical shipwrecks are scattered throughout the Florida Keys, and local dive communities with the assistance of the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council have intentionally sunk some ships that have become […]
The Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail
The Florida Keys are known for shallow coral reefs, but they are also home to world-class wreck diving. If you’re passionate about wreck diving, it’s time to visit the Florida […]
Our National Marine Sanctuaries
[…] “Sanctuary” is not a novel concept in the Florida Keys. When the fragile corals off Key Largo were threatened by divers with crowbars decimating the reef in pursuit of souvenirs to […]
Florida Keys History Underwater
[…] aerial view of Captain Tom’s wreck nestled in the sand in the shallow waters along Key Largo. Hurricane Alley Hurricanes have played a significant role in Florida’s underwater historical record. Scattered […]
Freediving: Seeking and Finding Our Limits
[…] I decided to squeeze in a freediving certification while visiting home and the more familiar Key Largo waters. Finding a freediving instructor in the Keys was difficult, as so many people […]
Curated Corals
This past summer the Florida Keys experienced the effects of a marine heatwave event that lasted longer and was more intense than anything in recent recorded history. By early June […]
Diving with a Purpose in National Marine Sanctuaries
[…] timeline of important projects follows. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (2012, 2014, 2015) Elbow Reef, Key Largo The steamship Hannah M. Bell (aka “Mike’s wreck”), built by Ropner and Son in […]
