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“The dive site
that never disappoints” Tunnels is a spectacular site because it
always has big animals. Soon after the drop as divers approach
the first "tunnel” Reef Sharks are the greeters to see who the
visitors are. Spear fishermen are warned that this is no place
to shoot a fish unless one is prepared to deal with half a dozen
'friends" looking for a free meal. For the sightseer, this
greeting is quick as a wink, you should be looking to the East
as you approach the ledge. Sharing the first tunnel area are
usually three to five (3-5) goliath groupers who, being quite
shy, slowly moving West over the sand as the divers approach.
The slower we go, the more likely we are to get a close look at
these behemoth fish. Moving North along the ledge divers almost
always encounter schools of Atlantic Spadefish. One of the most
diver-tolerant fish, a diver can slowly swim through the school
of Atlantic Spadefish and catch the magic of their human-like
faces. Be sure to look occasionally to the West into the sand
away from the ledge for ENORMOUS Southern Rays buried in the
sand with only their eyes showing. Several Cobia may give a
ray's position away as they wait patiently for the ray tostir up
a tasty meal. Loggerhead, green, and Hawksbill Turtles may be
on topof the ledge or napping underneath. Twenty-five
minutes into the
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dive under a substantial ledge, several Goliath Groupers
(especially in late summer) will be looking the curious diver
right in the face as the diver peers into the cave-like
darkness. Bring a light for this one. Finally, if there is a
moderate current, the nitrox divers will reach the Donut Hole
section of the Tunnels; this place ALWAYS has something
spectacular - Reef sharks live here. A diver might find them
napping in the Hole or cruising to the east of the Hole. Goliath
Groupers like to hide under the small ledge. Nurse sharks know
this spot well. Loggerhead turtles find refuge here, sometimes
right next to a nurse shark or a reef shark. Gag groupers and
black groupers hunt in this area. The Donut Hole is a phenomenal
end to this unparalleled dive.
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Area
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Area 51 |
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Bonnie's |
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Area 29 is one of the deeper dive
sites at 80' - 90'.
This
destination is chosen for its good visibility, hunting
opportunities, and sightseeing.
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Named for its
mystery (or maybe because it is 51 minutes from the
dock) "Area 51 If
is a high- ledge dive site known for its shark activity.
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Bonnie's is a
high profile ledge dive site with easy
navigation offering spectacular terrain that
is an ideal habitat for large numbers of fish
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Often described as one of Jupiter's prettiest
sites, Bluffs is a series of cul-de-sacs along a high ledge. The
cul-de-sacs are little aquariums.
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Captain Mike's |
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Captain Kurl's |
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Julies |
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Loggerhead |
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The "Captain Mike's"
dive site is one of the most spectacular sites the Jupiter Dive
Center has to offer.
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One of our
shallower dive sites at between 58' and 75', Captain Kurl's
gives one the impression of drifting over a series of aquariums.
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Julie's is often chosen as a
second dive on a 2-tank trip because it is
relatively shallow at 65' t 75'. Julie's has
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This dive site's name makes it
very clear what divers are likely to
encounter on this relatively shallow dive. |
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Scarface |
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Spadefish Point |
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Tunnels |
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Named for a scarred green Moray
who could proudly say "You should see the
other guy". Scarface is a high-ledge dive
site. |
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Spadefish point is a partial
high-ledge dive site that has a series of
cul-de-sacs carved into the top of the ledge. |
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The dive site
that never disappoints." The Tunnels is a
spectacular site because it always has big
animals.
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The "Zion" dive site is a series
of three wrecks that are home to some fantastic big animals. As
divers approach the Zion, a small freighter listing to its port
side with its bow broken off by a hurricane,
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