Sombrero Reef Lighthouse

Did you know that United States is also a home for living coral reefs? The Sombrero Reef Lighthouse is a famous dive site located in Marathon, FL as this is the only living coral reefs in United States that spread out along Florida’s southeastern shore and stretches over 221 miles. 

The Lighthouse itself was constructed prior to the Civil War, 8 miles offshore of Key Colona Beach and is still fully functional up to this day.
This reef is protected by the Sanctuary Preservation Area where fishing as well as lobstering are strictly prohibited. It is a home to many different types of aquatic life such as Sharks, stingrays, Parrotfish, grunts, trumpet fish, and yellowtail snappers. And as soon as you descend, gorgonians, brain, finger and lettuce corals starts to show their beauty. 

With a maximum depth of 26-30ft /8-9m and the average visibility is 36-40ft/11-12m. This dive site provides a unique and vibrant experience to people who loves snorkeling and diving! 

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Jill B

Jill is an avid scuba diver based in the Philippines, with a strong passion for underwater photography.

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