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About this site
Spanish Rocks lies in the Gulf of Mexico off the west coast of Florida, in the waters near Sarasota. This stretch of the Gulf coast is characterized by low limestone ledges and rock outcrops scattered across an otherwise sandy seabed, typical of the natural hard-bottom reefs found off this part of Florida. The site tops out at a maximum depth of around 7.6 metres and is rated a beginner dive, making it an easy option for exploring the ledges close to shore.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Blacknose SharkCarcharhinus acronotusReported here · unconfirmed
Common Bottlenose DolphinTursiops truncatusReported here · unconfirmed
Cownose RayRhinoptera bonasusReported here · unconfirmed
Common Blacktip SharkCarcharhinus limbatusReported here · unconfirmed
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