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Describes the training lagoon, the diving school, and the campus-based facilities.
Dive Spot Guide•
CFK Lagoon
Restricted training lagoon with shallow platforms and low visibility.
Campus training lagoon at the College of the Florida Keys, used for screened college and dive-shop access, buoyancy drills, and controlled practice in shallow water.
About CFK Lagoon
CFK Lagoon is a shore-access training lagoon on the College of the Florida Keys campus, built for controlled practice rather than open-water exploration. The site is restricted to the college or screened local dive shops, and its shallow platforms support buoyancy drills, student training, and low-visibility skill work. Expect a mix of small reef fish, grunts, snapper, occasional grouper, turtles, and octopus in a sheltered basin that rewards careful trim and calm movement.
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Research Estimate At CFK Lagoon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is CFK Lagoon?
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Community sourced coordinates.
CFK Lagoon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 12m
Depth Note
A 40-foot training lagoon with platforms at 5, 15, and 30 feet, making it a controlled shallow-water environment for instruction.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter usually calmer and clearer.
Typical Conditions
Shallow training-basin conditions with platforms at multiple depths, low visibility, and supervised access.
Safety & Access At CFK Lagoon
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep trim and buoyancy tight to avoid stirring sediment; this is a controlled training site rather than an open recreational lagoon.
Access Restrictions
Restricted to the college or screened local dive shops; permission and fees are required.
Local Intel For CFK Lagoon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Used as a training lagoon.
Wildlife at CFK Lagoon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At CFK Lagoon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At CFK Lagoon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
