| MileMarker: | 74 |
| Location: | Between, and in line with, the tower on Alligator Reef and
the 49 foot tower on Tennessee Reef. Difficult to locate without depth finder or guide |
| Markers: | none |
| Depth Range: | 35 to 135 feet deep |
| Skill Level req.: | intermediate |
| Risks/Warnings: | depth warning |
| History | |
| n/a | |
| Dive Description | |
| Several drop-offs distinguish Matecumbe Drop-off from its
more staid neighbors, providing excitement to the experienced diver.
Divers can patrol the top of the reefs, then drop deep into a hole and
examine the gorgonians,
elephant
ear sponge, and soft
corals lining the reef walls. | |
| Divesite info by: Jonathan Brinkman | |
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