Whether an angler or a diver, underwater adventurers will find plenty of reasons to explore the growing reefs along Hernando County and Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville-Weeki Wachee. The new reef ball arrays are a great place for families to explore in shallow water and provides anglers nearshore fishing opportunities. Many different species of fish have taken up residence on the new material, including gag grouper of all life stages, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, hogfish, Spanish mackerel, queen angelfish, Atlantic spadefish, and even schools of snook.ĭivers will find the material deployed at “The Tanks” and reef ball sites intriguing places to explore, and are certain to become favorite fishing spots as well.

Recent fish survey dives recorded schools of baitfish, so thick that they appeared as underwater walls blocking a clear view of the new material. The ship also serves as a connecting trail between structures, adding to diver experiences.

The Ghost Ship is the first Adventure Coast wreck dive site and increases the structural complexity of this underwater habitat. The 16-ton, 46-foot decommissioned vessel lies between Bendickson sites one and three along with 25 reef balls to provide habitat and protective cover for baitfish. In 2019, The Hernando County Port Authority and Aquatic Services Division deployed a decommissioned concrete sailboat referred to as the ‘Ghost Ship’ within Bendickson Reef, located 20 nautical miles west of Hernando Beach. M-60 tanks are not commonly seen on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, so diving on these massive machines provide visitors with a very memorable underwater experience. Some 20 nautical miles west of Hernando Beach is the Bendickson Reef site, known as “The Tanks,” it is the home of ten US Army M-60 tanks and is already a popular destination for fisherman, scuba divers, and free divers. It also boasts a dynamic underwater ecosystem. Also, we reserve the right to deny any that show signs of impairment at the time of boarding.The Florida’s Adventure Coast coastline is more than a wonderful place to watch Gulf of Mexico sunsets or boat, fish, and scallop dive. All instructions will be provided on the boat ride out to the reefs. Safety is of utmost importance to us, so we have a professional dive instructor on every trip to monitor the Mini Subs and ensure that everyone is moving along smoothly.

Powered by an efficient electric motor you will be propelled and can even steer the scooters as you find yourself mesmerized by the brilliantly colored coral formations that make homes to thousands of marine species.Ĭommonly spotted along the barrier reef are Porkfish, Angelfish, Parrotfish, Triggerfish, Pufferfish, Gobies, Filefish, Grouper, Jewfish, Barracuda, Moray Eels, Green and Loggerhead Sea Turtles, and many more. Oh, and don't forget to bring an underwater camera with you and capture every up-close moment! By design, you are able to breathe the steady flow of oxygen within the dome during your exploration beneath the sea, and there is no need to wear a snorkel or breathing apparatus. Simply have a seat on an underwater scooter and navigate your way throughout parts of the reef system. The soporific nature of a Triton dive shatters into. The transition from underwater to back in daylight is a truly unique experience. The surface of the ocean, viewed from below, sports a liquid crystal aesthetic. Join us on a unique adventure out to the world's 3rd largest barrier reef system, the Florida Barrier Reef! Our Mini Sub tour allows you to experience a natural underwater eco system with minimal effort. Gliding upward through cathedral-like shafts of sunlight, an involuntary sigh escapes your body.

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