NOAA SPA page for Key Largo Dry Rocks-Grecian Rocks with statue placement, buoy rules, and special regulations.
United States of America · Key Largo · Miami
Christ of the Abyss is Key Largo's iconic statue stop.
Christ of the Abyss is Key Largo's iconic statue stop.
Boat-access site reached by guided or operator-supported trips from Key Largo; no shore entry.
Christ of the Abyss is Key Largo's iconic boat-access statue stop on the outer reef, set on a shallow sand-channel reef that makes for an easy, photo-friendly visit when conditions are calm.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep fins off the reef, watch the boat lane, and treat the site as exposed when wind picks up.
Access Restrictions
No shore access; the site is normally reached by boat from Key Largo dive and snorkel operators.
Legal Notes
Inside a Sanctuary Preservation Area; respect mooring buoys, no-touch rules, and no reef contact.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy open-water profile in calm conditions, but less comfortable when the surface chops up or the moorings are crowded.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers can work the statue on calm days, but most visitors view it from the surface or on scuba.
Snorkeling
One of Key Largo's best-known snorkel sights; boat placement over the moorings matters for the surface view.
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NOAA SPA page for Key Largo Dry Rocks-Grecian Rocks with statue placement, buoy rules, and special regulations.
Daily tour page with shallow-water, clear-visibility, families/first-timers, and support logistics details.
Snorkel guide covering crowding, outer-reef exposure, current, and likely wildlife near the statue.
Florida Memory record for the Christ of the Abyss statue at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Florida State Parks snorkeling guidance for Pennekamp protected areas and shallow-water boating caution.
Operator site page with site depth, reef structure, and popularity context for the Christ of the Abyss reef complex.

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