Snapper Ledge is a small coral reef located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southeast of Key Largo, to the south the Key Largo Existing Management Area and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
What is in Snapper Ledge reef?
You can usually count on seeing a few nurse sharks along with green and spotted Moray Eels. Other frequent sightings include Goat Fish, Hog Snappers, Trunk Fish, Sea Urchins, Crabs, Lobster, Nurse Sharks, Spider and Arrow Crabs, Rays, Octopus, Corkscrew Anenome, Eel, Cleaner Shrimp, Butter Hamlet, and Hawk Fish.
How deep is the Duane wreck?
Depth is 100-130 feet and currents can be very strong. This dive is recommended for Advanced divers or certified divers with deep diving experience, however an Advanced or Wreck Specialty certification and a reel is required if you wish to penetrate the wreck.