Scuba diving in Florida
Florida is one of the most visited destinations by divers in the USA. It has
more than a thousand miles of coastline. Florida has a wide choice of dive
sites. Historical and artificial Wreck sites, natural and artificial reefs, sinks
and springs and some of the most attractive cave and
cavern systems in the world; all these are represented in
its diving spots. Fresh and crystal clear water suits
underwater photographers and allows you to enjoy its
beautiful and unique aqua life.
Always dive according to your level of training.
Never enter the water without checking with
Florida diving centers
for safety, additional information, level required for each
dive site and without being accompanied by a professional.
All the information provided is purely informative for our
readers and shouldn't be used as is to plan your immersion.
Average annual temperature: Between 23°C to 31 (74° F
to 88° F)
Average Water surface temperature: 24° C (75° F)
Visibility often averaging: Visibility is between 30
and 100 (10 to 30 meters)
Coldest time: January
Warmest time: July
Possible to dive all year round.
Florida is the most preferred diving destination for
divers from all over the world. It has the only living coral
reef in North America that runs from South Florida to Florida Keys. Snorkelers and scuba divers enjoy
Florida dive sites for its wide variety of marine life.
Snappers, goliath grouper, barracuda and nurse shark as well
as color sponges and coral inhabit its attractive dive
sites. You will find manatee in the southern counties, they
come to this warm place during the winter months. You will
enjoy photographing and swimming side by side with these
peaceful giant animals.
If you are a diver looking for great diving spots, you'd most probably be getting Flights to Orlando, Florida. Florida is a common destination for people who want to have a scuba diving holiday. This state has beautiful beaches perfect for a family getaway. The clear waters and perfect temperature also makes it a very ideal diving destination. This is one of those places wherein you'll surely have great memories after spending your vacation here. So pack your things and treat your loved ones to a diving holiday here in Florida!
Wreck sites like Ancient Mariner in Boca Raton, The Regina
(Sugar barge) in Anna Maria and The Bayronto in Fort Myers
are very popular dive sites. Divers come to enjoy diving
these wrecks and the wide variety of sea life that inhabit them. A beautiful
cave system is represented in The Gulf of Mexico Counties.
You need to be a cave certified diver in order to dive in
these caves.
Venice is the most famous shark tooth capital in the
area. It is famous for fossil diving. Gooddive like all
addicted recreational divers do not encourage the removal,
killing or feeding of underwater creatures.
Florida also is a great place for drift diving.
Tremblay Reef in Placida and San Remo in Boca Raton are great
spots for enjoying the beautiful under water life while
doing nothing and letting all the work for the current.
Florida Keys is a chain of coral reef islands. It
consists of four major diving destinations; Islamorada, Key
Largo, Key West and Marathon. The Keys are considered the
sunken treasures home. you can find some remains of real
pirates' treasures. |