Key Largo is the diving capital of the World. Sail Fish Scuba in the Upper Florida Keys is the most centrally located dive shop with the best access to over 60 marked dive/snorkel sites.
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Diving with the DeadWelcome to Neptune Memorial Reef™; it's unlike any other dive site. At 60 feet below the surface, spanning a quarter of an acre, the underwater city inspired by the mythological city of Atlantis, comes to life.
Originally named the Atlantis Memorial Reef, the lost city is part of an underwater cemetery that also acts as an artificial reef, sponsored by the Neptune Society, a cremation company.
You can also swim and enjoy other water sports like windsurfing and snorkeling as well as kayaking and paddleboarding in the clear, clean water inhabited by tropical fish. The park is a wonderful place to experience the famous Key West sunset.
While Key Largo is undoubtedly the prettiest of all the Florida Keys, it's also one that's home to plenty of activities for the avid beachgoer. With scenic views like this, it would be tough not to fall in love with such a beachside beauty!
Key Largo is world-renowned for its breathtaking underwater scenery, making it the perfect destination for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. The area is home to the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, which boasts the only living coral reef in the continental United States.
The crime rate is low on the islands (maybe because the bad guys have nowhere to go), though most crimes are perpetrated against tourists. The usual precautions, such as locking your car doors, keeping valuables out of sight, and awareness of your surroundings, contribute to tourist safety.
The coral reefs protection keeps the waves from crashing ashore, which causes erosion. This also means the water inshore of the coral reefs is shallower, and calmer. The coral reefs prevent beach formation, but they give back in other ways.
Discover ancient cultures, explore an underwater prison, or follow in the steps of archeologists by visiting some of these underwater cities. The St. Lawrence River is home to nearly a dozen “Lost Villages.” The historic towns (some were founded back in the late 1700's) were sacrificed to the St.