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Rocky reef/ReserveMarine Protected Area

Gray's Reef

Depth: 5–20 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterSummer
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A national marine sanctuary of live rock outcrops, the only habitat of its kind on the east coast of the United States.

Depth

5–20 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

8 m

A national marine sanctuary of live rock outcrops, the only habitat of its kind on the east coast of the United States.

Protection status

Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary

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The regulations shape the technique: anchoring is prohibited and there are no mooring blocks, so drift diving is not a preference but the recommended practice. Spearfishing is banned and the southern third is a research area where diving is restricted.

Sources consulted: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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Gray's Reef: 12 documented species

Ecosystem

Reef

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Water temperature

20 °C

Current

Moderate

Access

Boat

Best season

Summer

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

70 USD / dive

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Best season
Summer
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
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