Alligator Reef has one of the largest coral eco-systems in the Upper Keys. En 1960 a scientific study reported over 500 different species living on the reef, named after the USS Alligator. Built in 1820 it sunk during a mission for the American Marines. It had been ordered to protect a convoy of pirates!
Today the dive site is easily recognisable by boat and it lies between 6-22m. Its perfectly accessible for snorkelers and beginnerdivers. With a dense array of marine life and healthy corals, divers can spot angelfish, damselfish, surgeonfish and parrotfish, swimming between the hard corals and gorgonians.
Alligator Reef has one of the largest coral eco-systems in the Upper Keys. En 1960 a scientific study reported over 500 different species living on the reef, named after the USS Alligator. Built in 1820 it sunk during a mission for the American Marines. It had been ordered to protect a convoy of pirates!
Today the dive site is easily recognisable by boat and it lies between 6-22m. Its perfectly accessible for snorkelers and beginnerdivers. With a dense array of marine life and healthy corals, divers can spot angelfish, damselfish, surgeonfish and parrotfish, swimming between the hard corals and gorgonians.
Alligator Reef has one of the largest coral eco-systems in the Upper Keys. En 1960 a scientific ...
