Tag Archives: Coral of Florida Keys

Snorkeling the Gulf and Towers

I’d always thought the Gulf side of Key West didn’t have much to offer in terms of snorkeling, but yesterday we drove way northwest from Key West and the coral and fish were plentiful.  At the New Grounds, the coral … Continue reading

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Green Water Day

The vis was kinda green, but you could still see things in the water, even from the surface.  It was just a little tinted, that’s all.  Saw some beautiful coral types I hadn’t seen before, pictured here.  Went in shallow … Continue reading

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Nine Foot Stake

Tax Day, and that means time to head out for some Key West snorkeling to soothe the soul.  Calm day, about 7 knots, water temperature is around 82 degrees.  Perfect!  These are pictures taken directly south of Key West, about … Continue reading

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