ReefÁrea Marina Protegida

Molasses Reef

United States · Florida Keys
Profundidad: 5–15 mNivel: Open WaterAll year round

A reef within the sanctuary's Key Largo Management Area and classified as a Sanctuary Preservation Area, the strictest level of protection. The shallow formations make it suitable for beginners, and there are stretches dropping towards 18 m.

Depth

5–15 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

25 m

Water temperature

26 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Boat

Best time

All year round

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

50 USD / dive

Plan your dive

Best time
All year round
Approx. price
50 USD / dive

Protection status

Santuario Marino Nacional de los Cayos de Florida (designado el 16 de noviembre de 1990; protege 4.539 millas cuadradas)

Did you know

Debe su nombre a un carguero que encalló allí transportando barriles de melaza. En agosto de 1984 el buque M/V Wellwood embarrancó sobre este mismo arrecife, uno de los accidentes que precipitó la creación del santuario en 1990.

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

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46 species documented in Molasses Reef

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Ecosystem

Arrecife

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