Tug Heron Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

15.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Tug Heron is a popular dive site located in Pensacola, Florida, known for its artificial reef created from a sunken tugboat. The site attracts a variety of marine life and offers divers an opportunity to explore the wreck and surrounding ecosystem.

Divers can expect to explore the wreck of the Tug Heron, which sits upright on the seabed. The site is home to various fish species, corals, and other marine life, making it an interesting dive for both photography and exploration.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

Location

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