Florida Scuba Diving
Florida Reefs
Gulf Stream
This scuba dive site is a reef with features alternating 2 to 3 foot high ledges that occasionally jut up to 10 feet high. Another distinguishing feature is the soft sand that bounds the reef to the West. The soft sand is a favorite resting place for Southern Stingrays.
Delray Ledges
The Delray Ledges are a scuba dive site located South of the Boynton Reef system off the coast from the city of Delray Beach. The reef structure is spectacular! There are long stretches of 15-20 foot high ledges with room-size chunks of broken reef in the sand. There are also several vertical cracks and tunnels in the reef that provide a great background for photo ops. Scuba Diving this reef is easy. Just follow the ledge along the top edge or explore the broken reef area just West of the reef.
Gazebo
Gazebo is a scuba dive site named for its gazebo landmark. It is a favorite scuba diving spot among locals. Just West of the main reef at 60 feet you will find numerous scattered coral heads and low-lying ledges. This is a great place to look for Nurse Sharks. Go East of the main ledge and at 45 feet you will find a 2 to 3 foot high step ledge that runs parallel to the main ledge. Here you will find a wide variety of marine life including Jacks, Squid, Angelfish, Trumpet fish, and Moray Eels.
Horseshoe Reef
Horse Shoe Reef is a scuba diving site named for its hooked shape. You have the choice of diving along the very inside edge of the reef or on top of the ledge about 50 feet to the East. While the top of the ledge is an attractive alternative, you run the risk of missing the Horse Shoe if you stay on top of the ledge too long. If you are new to this dive, stay on the very inside edge until you get to the Horse Shoe. You'll see huge schools of Grunts and Yellow Tails. Sometimes there are so many fish, you'll forget you're diving on a reef. This is the dive where you'll see one of everything!