West Flower Garden Banks Suggest edit

West Flower Garden Banks is part of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The site features stunning underwater topography and is a popular destination for divers seeking to explore rich biodiversity.

Diving at West Flower Garden Banks offers opportunities to see colorful coral formations, schools of tropical fish, and potentially larger marine species such as sharks and turtles. The dive usually involves exploring reef structures and drop-offs.

• Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
• Currents: Mild Suggest edit
• Surge: Mild Suggest edit
• Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
• Water temp (winter): 16.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit

• Entry: Boat Suggest edit
• Permits required: Yes
  Permits are required for diving in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
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• Bottom types:
  coral sand rock Suggest edit