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Aerial Photos of Reef
| MileMarker: | 100 |
| Location: | 2.5 miles SW of Molasses Reef; 305 ° from Molasses
Tower It is located just outside of the Key Largo Marine Sanctuary. |
| Markers: | There are no markers or buoys. |
| Depth Range: | 10 to 25 feet deep |
| Skill Level req.: | beginner |
| Risks/Warnings: | none |
| History | |
| The name probably derives from a collection of what appear
to be encrusted pickle barrels found on the reef near a scattered wreck.
More likely, the barrels contained mortar or cement destined for the forts
at Key West or Dry Tortugas. | |
| Dive Description | |
| Pickles Reef is an excellent second dive to make after
finishing the Duane or Bibb. It is shallow, pretty, and easy.
It is renowned for its Pillar Coral Forest, one of the largest pillar coral formations in the Keys. The forest
lies at the north end of the reef and is somewhat difficult to locate. The
remains of a shrimp boat adds some excitement, as well as a home to large
numbers of yellow goatfish and bluestriped grunts. Flamingo tongue cowries dart around the numerous
purple sea fans that wave you by as you
snorkel. Queen conch and other mollusks can be found in the grassy flats on the
ocean side of the reef. Curious blue angelfish
and Nassau groupers will keep you company. Tarpon have been seen at Pickles with some
regularity. | |
| Divesite info by: Jonathan Brinkman | |
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