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Venice Beach, off the west coast of Florida, is a graveyard of prehistoric remnants of ancient predators, specifically sharks. This area is famous for its black shark teeth fossils and, if you’re lucky, large megalodon tooth fossils. You’ll see beaches full of folks “panning“ for fossils here every weekend.

Sunken Barge with growth, has openings that allow penetration. Has some Goliath Grouper in residence along with numerous gag grouper, snapper and Jacks.

The north part of the reef has a lot of concrete culverts and pilings. The South part of the reef is concrete pyramids with holes in them. The dive is around 30 feet deep.

Betty Rose, also called Mecco’s Barge: This 75-foot barge is intact and resting in 45 feet of water. Loran 14183.7, 44769.2, or 11 miles from John’s Pass on a heading of 250 degrees.

Hudson Grotto is a prehistoric limestone sink, most likely the oldest inland body of water in Pasco County. This unusual water feature is part fresh, part salt water and descends to depths over 100 feet.

The Tug Orange is an 80ft tug boat that sits upright in 45ft of water. It is part of the Pinellas County Artificial Reef Program. The tug was built in 1903 as an 80-foot long, steel-hulled harbor tug. Orange was a workhorse used to push railroad barges in the New York Harbor.

Located in the former Sunwest Mine, which was used as a limestone quarry in the 80s. The mining operations penetrated the top of a large cavern. Previously used for OWD checkout dives. There is a cavern at 45 ft which leads to caves/rooms exceeding 300 ft. AKA The Jewel or Jewel Sink. CURRENTLY CLOSED TO DIVERS

This site is also known as “Joe and Marys Sink“. There are actually two sinks side by side, but contrary to popular belief, they are not connected. Vis fluctuates depending on weather conditions and time of year, but it’s usually about 20ft. Max depth around 60ft.

Home to the legendary Weeki Wachee Mermaids, these springs are one of Florida’s most popular spring destinations. With crystal clear blue waters it’s the perfect place to cool off for the whole family. In addition to diving, Weeki Wachee offers snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and waterslides.