Key West Snorkeling on the Coral Reef
Come see what it’s all about…the coral reef in Key West. The Florida Keys are blessed with miles and miles of reef running along the chain of islands. In Key West, the reef is a mere six miles from shore. That means for Key West snorkeling, it’s a quick trip out to a magical marine world, the coral reef system.
Snorkeling the reef means access to a very diverse set of species, which you won’t find up north or out west. Key West snorkeling offers a glimpse into an underwater ecosystem that’s totally alive with coral, tropical fish, crustaceans, sharks, eels, turtles, rays, and yes…jellyfish! But don’t worry, the jellyfish and sharks are not a problem on Key West snorkeling trips. Mostly we just see nurse sharks and moon jellyfish.
The colors of the tropical fish darting around on the reef are really spectacular. Sargeant Majors, Parrotfish, Blue Tangs, and lots of types of snapper, along with the long silvery torpedos known as barracudas, all clinging to the reef. Peek at holes, you might see a moray eel. Keep an eye ahead of you, you might see an eagle ray. If you see a shark that’s not moving, but just laying on the ocean floor with his head under a rock, it’s a nurse shark. They will not bother you, don’t be afraid.
Jacques Cousteau coined the term “Silent World” with one of his groundbreaking documentaries, and we think it’s a great term for the world we see on a typical Key West snorkeling adventure. The coral reef and the life it supports is one of the most precious things about Key West. You can see it for yourself by booking a Key West snorkeling adventure today.
