Dive in the Florida Keys and you'll see why it's considered the number one diving destination in the world. The 120-mile island chain is home to the continental United States' only living-coral barrier reef. Not only is it the longest reef in the region, it is the only reef in this part of the world. Running the entire length of the Keys, the reef is only about four miles from shore in Key Largo, and it's never more than seven miles from the land in the remainder of the Keys where it ends at the Dry Tortugas.
Our coral reefs teem with hundreds of species of tropical fish and other marine life. Most dive sites are equipped with mooring buoys to save the reef from anchors and make it easy for boaters to tie off. Preserving the reef is a top priority for a good reason, which is why the U.S. government established the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to protect our marine habitat. There is no other more multifaceted marine destination in the world. The Keys offer shallow reefs for snorkelers, deeper reefs for experienced divers, mysterious coral-encrusted shipwrecks and beautiful natural coral formations. Most dive sites are just a short boat ride from the island chain, where dive shops abound – in fact, there are more dive shops here per square mile than anywhere else in the world - so you're never far from a reputable outfitter or highly professional dive operator.
Come scuba dive or snorkel in the Florida Keys and explore the wonders of the underwater world!