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Reef wall with crater-like sand depression, 35-60 ft depth, 40-60 ft visibility, moderate current, year-round seasonality.
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Crater
Florida Keys reef crater with a sand hole and fish.
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Boat-access reef wall with a central sand hole, coral relief, and reliable fish life; best on calm seas when current is light to moderate.
About Crater
Crater is a Florida Keys reef-wall dive built around a sandy pit and surrounding spur-and-groove coral. The appeal is an easy-to-read layout, broad coral structure, and a reliable mix of schooling fish and larger reef visitors along the edge. It is best treated as a boat-access recreational dive that rewards calm seas, light current, and a slow scan of the sand hole and reef rim.
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Research Estimate At Crater
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Crater?
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Crater Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15.2m - 27.4m
Depth Note
Depth given as 50–90 ft, starting in a sand pit at 50 ft and reaching a drop-off at 90 ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows offering the easiest and most comfortable dives.
Typical Conditions
Calm seas and light-to-moderate current are the comfortable baseline, with visibility that usually stays workable but shifts with weather and tide.
Safety & Access At Crater
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
This is a deeper dive with occasional shark encounters; plan gas and depth limits accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; open-water certification is the practical baseline.
Legal Notes
Managed reef site; follow local boating, anchoring, and dive-operator rules.
Local Intel For Crater
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided recreational scuba dive along the reef wall and around the sand hole. The site rewards a slow circuit and good buoyancy.
Freediving
Not an ideal freedive target. The reef wall and site layout are better suited to scuba than to breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not an ideal snorkel target. The main structure sits below routine surface-viewing range, so scuba is the practical option.
Wildlife at Crater
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Crater
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Crater
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
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