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Official sanctuary overview for Florida Keys reef habitat, coral, and species richness.
Shallow Islamorada reef with sand channels and coral fingers.
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Cindy's Corner is a shallow Islamorada reef where soft sand gives way to a spur-and-groove coral edge. The profile is compact and easy to read, with sand channels, coral fingers, and plenty of room for slow, relaxed reef diving. It suits easy boat days, careful buoyancy, and patient scanning for reef fish and larger visitors along the reef line.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13.7m
Depth Note
Site described at 45 ft.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Clear Keys water, light currents, and easy guided boat access. The reef is shallow enough for long relaxed bottom time and bright color.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch surface boat traffic, keep trim over the sand channels, and avoid stirring the reef edge when working the coral fingers.
Access Restrictions
Best handled with a local operator and boat departure; check weather and marine conditions before you go.
Legal Notes
Inside Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, so follow sanctuary rules and operator briefings.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Relaxed reef cruising with long bottom time, easy depth, and a good fit for careful buoyancy practice.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; treat it as a scuba reef rather than a surface-only stop.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Official sanctuary overview for Florida Keys reef habitat, coral, and species richness.
Official Florida Keys diving overview with clear-water and outfitter-access context.
Islamorada reef guide entry that names Cindy's Corner and its sand-and-spur-and-groove profile.
Local Islamorada dive operator with boat access, gear setup, and facilities.
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