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NOAA page for the Key Largo Dry Rocks-Grecian Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area.
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Banana Patch Reef
Arrecife somero y en pendiente de Key Largo con historia de Thunderball.
ApneaBuceo con botellaSnorkelEntrada desde barcoPrincipiante
Reef
Arrecife de parches accesible en barco en Key Largo, con cima coralina somera, bolsillos de arena y un perfil de días tranquilos apto para inmersiones sencillas en arrecife y salidas de snorkel.
Acerca de Banana Patch Reef
Banana Patch Reef es el extremo sur del sistema de arrecifes Grecian Rocks en Key Largo, donde una larga repisa en pendiente se curva desde una cima coralina somera hacia aguas más arenosas. Es un arrecife tranquilo al que se llega en barco y que se disfruta mejor en días calmos, con colores intensos del coral, hábitat en mosaico y restos vinculados a la película Thunderball que aportan un poco de historia a la inmersión.
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Estimación de investigación en Banana Patch Reef
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
VisibilidadVisibilidad: 10m
AccesoModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Vida acuáticaGreat variety
InstalacionesBasic facilities
Afluencia / popularidadFew visitors
CorrienteLight current
OleajeLight surge
Dónde está Banana Patch Reef?
Este puntoPuntos cercanos
Coordenadas aportadas por la comunidad.
Detalles de planificación de Banana Patch Reef
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
3m - 12.2m
Nota de profundidad
The top of the ledge is about 10 ft and it slopes down to about 40 ft.
Mejor temporada
winter through spring
Condiciones habituales
Shallow patch reef with a curved ledge, sandy pockets, and bright coral. Calm mornings are easiest; rougher wind and chop change the feel first.
Seguridad y acceso en Banana Patch Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Tráfico de embarcacionesCoral cortante
Safety Notes
Keep clear of the coral ledge, maintain buoyancy over the shallow top, and choose calm conditions when possible.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm; operators may skip the site when conditions are not calm enough for a comfortable reef run.
Legal Notes
Banana Patch Reef sits inside the Key Largo Dry Rocks-Grecian Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area. Use moorings, avoid anchoring on coral, and do not touch or remove marine life.
Local Intel For Banana Patch Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
The site is a relaxed open-water reef: start on the shallow top, follow the sloping ledge seaward, and keep attention on trim around the coral heads and film remnants.
Freedive
The shallow top and sandy pockets work for confident freedivers on calm days, but this remains a live reef where trim and awareness matter.
Snorkel
A strong snorkel stop when the water is calm, with a shallow top, bright coral, and easy sand-channel scanning from the surface.
Banana Patch Reef Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Banana Patch Reef
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
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Wildlife at Banana Patch Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Visitas registradas recientes en Banana Patch Reef
Registros de buceo y visitas de la comunidad para este sitio.
No Dive Logs Yet
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Promedios de registros en Banana Patch Reef
Condiciones promedio basadas en buceos y visitas registrados.
Condiciones
Visibilidad media10m
Actividad
Aún no hay actividad de buceo registrada.
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Banana Patch Reef Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Banana Patch Reef Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
silentworld.com · Operator
Silent World guide to Banana Patch as a secluded John Pennekamp snorkel site.
visitfloridakeys.com · Official Tourism
Official Florida Keys diving guide listing Banana Patch Reef, Key Largo.
www.florida-scubadiving.com · Guide
Grecian Rocks area guide used for conservative visibility, current, and season baselines.
www.rainbowreef.com · Operator
Exact Banana Patch page with slope, coral, fish, and Thunderball remnants.
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