Cheeca Rocks
About Cheeca Rocks
Cheeca Rocks is an inshore patch reef system within the Florida Keys NOAA Special Protected Area network. It features a mix of hard and soft corals and supports a range of reef fish and sharks along the reef edges. The area is protected with strict no-touch and no-take rules.
Where Is Cheeca Rocks?
Safety & Access At Cheeca Rocks
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The site is within a Special Protected Area with strict no-touch and no-take rules.
Access Restrictions
Special Protected Area with a strict no-touch and no-take policy.
Local Intel For Cheeca Rocks
Community notes to help plan your visit.
On-the-ground
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Coral
An inshore patch reef with a variety of hard and soft corals.
Aquatic Life
Nurse sharks occur around the edges, along with schools of grunts and snappers, angelfish, and multiple types of parrotfish.
Cheeca Rocks Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Cheeca Rocks
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Recent Logged Visits At Cheeca Rocks
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cheeca Rocks
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Cheeca Rocks Guide - Sources and Updates
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