Joe's tug Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

21.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Joe's Tug is a popular dive site located in the Lower Keys of Florida, known for its artificial reef created from a sunken tugboat. The site attracts a variety of marine life and offers divers the chance to explore the wreck and its surrounding ecosystem.

Divers can explore the remains of the tugboat, which sits upright on the sandy bottom. The wreck is home to numerous fish species and coral growth, providing an interesting dive experience. The site is suitable for divers of varying skill levels, with opportunities for both shallow and deeper exploration.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 21.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck coral Suggest edit

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, close-ups of marine life.

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