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Key Largo reef guide listing Eagle Ray Alley among Molasses Reef sites.
Eagle Ray Alley
Eagle Ray Alley: shallow reef channel with rays.
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Reef
Plan for a shallow Molasses Reef boat dive with coral ledges, a sand channel, and occasional current.
About Eagle Ray Alley
Eagle Ray Alley is a shallow sand channel on Molasses Reef, bordered by high-relief coral ledges and deep undercuts that shelter marine life. Eagle rays are the namesake visitors, while the channel also turns up jawfish, stingrays, scorpionfish, and other small reef subjects. It is a relaxed boat dive for open-water training and careful reef scanning.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Watch for some current in the channel and stay clear of the coral ledges and undercuts.
Access Restrictions
Boat access on Molasses Reef; use standard Key Largo boat logistics.
Legal Notes
Treat the coral ledges as look-but-don't-touch structure and follow reef etiquette.
Where Is Eagle Ray Alley?
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Local Intel For Eagle Ray Alley
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow sand-channel reef dive with coral ledges, undercuts, and a strong open-water training fit.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the channel and ledges are better managed as a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site, though the shallow profile can feel easy on calm days.
Wildlife at Eagle Ray Alley
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Eagle Ray Alley
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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