West Flower Garden Banks Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

40Max dive depth

40.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

16.0–22.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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West Flower Garden Banks is known for its large coral domes and annual mass coral spawning events, attracting divers during this unique phenomenon.

Conditions

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

Logistics

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

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Use a wide-angle lens for reef shots, and be mindful of lighting conditions.

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