USS Oriskany
A 274 m aircraft carrier deliberately sunk in 2006, the largest artificial reef ever created; nicknamed the Great Carrier Reef.
Depth
30–65 m
Recommended level
Advanced / technical
Average visibility
25 m
Water temperature
25 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
April-October
Recommended certification
Deep Diver
Approx. price
90 USD / dive
A 274 m aircraft carrier deliberately sunk in 2006, the largest artificial reef ever created; nicknamed the Great Carrier Reef.
Location
See on the interactive map43 species documented in USS Oriskany
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
VulnerableTortuga boba
Caretta caretta
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Anguila serpiente rey
Ophichthus rex
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Cangrejo piedra de Florida
Menippe mercenaria
Cangrejo violinista de marisma
Uca pugnax
Ecosystem
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