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Rock Key
beginner 2–11 m · 5–35 ftcoral reefspur and grooverubble zonesand canyons
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Southpoint DiversKey West (Old Town) · dives this areaA compact bank reef about a mile east of Sand Key Light, with long coral fingers separated by sand canyons. Shallow and protected, it is a standard first or second dive on Key West reef trips.
Shallow bank reef 5-35 ft; suitable for snorkelers and new divers in calm weather.
- Protected area
- Rock Key Sanctuary Preservation Area (66 acres): no fishing or collecting, no touching coral
- Mooring depths ft
- 12-28
Commonly seen
blue tang stoplight parrotfish yellowtail snapper French grunt sergeant major great barracuda hawksbill sea turtle spotted moray
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Log a dive hereSanctuary data: NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Artificial reef data: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
