FKCC Lagoon

Training lagoon for College of the Florida Keys. Permission and fees required for use. Restricted to use by the college or local dive shops after screening.

Damsels, some snapper and grunts, occasional grouper, and turtle. Usually a couple of small octopus.

Level

Beginner
Advanced

Visibility

Current

Light Current
No Current
Strong Current

DIVE TYPES

Night Dive
Artificial Reef
Snorkeling
Macro Spot
Wreck Dive

Temperature & Visibility

Dives

Wildlife Diversity

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