Saturday, October 11, 2008

S.E. 8th Street, Pompano Beach


Attractions: Many types of tropical fish, both large and small, jellyfish, beautiful rock and reef structures, star fish, sand dollars, natural reef elements, and other marine life. We saw a nurse shark sitting below a rock formation, and were also lucky enough to watch it leave in a hurry. This reef is a good distance from shore, so if you're going to swim there, please make sure you are a comfortable swimmer: it's about a 1/4 mile swim! But once you're out there, its great--sure to enjoy!

Level: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced divers.

Type: Reef/Rock

Bottom Type: Sand, reef, rock

Depth: 15-20 ft

Visibility: 30-40 ft

Diver Flag: Yes

Location: I-95 South or North, exit at Atlantic Blvd, East on Atlantic Blvd, Right (south) on A1A, left (East) on 2nd, 4th, 6th, or 8th St. Parking is $0.25/15 min. From the beach, swim out approximately 600 feet. The bottom turns from sand to rock, and shortly after is a band of reef patches.

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