Reef/Shallow caveMarine Protected Area

French Reef (Key Largo)

Depth: 5–20 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round

A reef full of mini-caves, swim-throughs and overhangs. That very topography makes navigation tricky, although getting lost among them is part of the appeal.

Depth

5–20 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

20 m

Part of the Florida Keys Sanctuary, with small shallow caves and tunnels ideal for beginners.

Protection status

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (designated on 16 November 1990; protects 4,539 square miles)

Sources consulted: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; floridakeys.noaa.gov; PADI Blog; Scuba Diving Magazine; Wikipedia

Location

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