Best snorkeling in florida
Best snorkeling in florida
”Best is a word that is hard to prove. Many people have characteristics which they think of when they decide something is best. Snorkeling is no exception. Florida has a multitude of snorkeling sites which meet one or more characteristics of good snorkeling. If you snorkel, you will probably agree that the following items should be present to make a site best in your eyes. * Clean, clear water, preferably not cold * Easy access to the site * Multitude of fish and wildlife species, or unusual and rare species * Availability of equipment * Availability of tour guides and boats if needed to get to the site Using those criteria, consider these locations in South Florida for your next snorkeling adventure CORAL GROVE PARK – JUPITER Coral Grove park is an artifical reef built on limestone boulders. Over 12,500 tons of rock were hauled in and dumped to create the 2 acre site. The plethora of fish attracted have unfortunately attracted the nightmare fish of the deep to feed on the smaller fish. There have been numerous shark sightings, but the water is crystal clear, and the area is evacuated after each sighting. BISCAYNE PARK – HOMESTEAD This park is known as a family park. Boat trips daily during weekends transport swimmers and snorkelers to the living reef where you can meet and greet the many forms of animal life here. The immobile residents of the reef also add interest and color. This makes a great family weekend getaway with activities to suit children and adults alike RED REEF – BOCA RATON Red Reef is also an artificial reef, although not so large as the Coral Gardens Reef. The aquatic animals have adopted the reef as home, so swimming and snorkeling opportunities abound in these warm waters. The artificial Red Reef has a boardwalk so you can actually get close to the reef without worry of getting wet. JOHN PENNECAMP STATE PARK – KEY LARGO This state park is one of the few in the country that is completely submerged. Park officials conduct daily tours over the wonderful underwater coral formations and rent snorkeling equipment to those who want to explore the waters more thoroughly. With your own boating equipment you should make an effort to visit White Banks Reef where over 400 variety of tropic fish can be seen and studied to your heart’s content. White Banks Reef includes both hard and soft coral patches.










