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Western Sambo
beginner 2–12 m · 7–40 ftcoral reefspur and grooveelkhorn coral standspatch reefs
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Southpoint DiversKey West (Old Town) · dives this areaThe largest protected reef off Key West, with spur-and-groove reef and one of the last stands of living elkhorn coral in the Lower Keys. It is a no-take Ecological Reserve, so fish are relatively tame.
Most mooring sites 9-26 ft (NOAA); reef spans ~7-40 ft. Easy for new divers and snorkelers, but the reserve is large and exposed in wind.
- Protected area
- Western Sambo Ecological Reserve (~11.6 sq mi from shore to 60 ft depth): no fishing or collecting of any kind
- Mooring depths ft
- 9-26
Commonly seen
surgeonfish bar jack foureye butterflyfish gray angelfish hogfish striped parrotfish schoolmaster rosy blenny neon goby
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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).
