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Dive sites nearby

Belcher Mine

Located in the former Sunwest Mine, which was used as a limestone quarry in the 80s. The mining operations penetrated the top of a large cavern. Previously used for OWD checkout dives. There is a cavern at 45 ft which leads to caves/rooms exceeding 300 ft. AKA The Jewel or Jewel Sink. CURRENTLY CLOSED TO DIVERS

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Hospital Hole

Hospital Hole, Weeki Wachee River is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located at 7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607. The maximum depth is 141-150ft/43-46m. The average visibility is 36-40ft/11-12m. Access is restricted from land, but the site can be accessed via boat or canoe from Roger’s Park.

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Weeki Wachee Spring

Home to the legendary Weeki Wachee Mermaids, these springs are one of Florida’s most popular spring destinations. With crystal clear blue waters it’s the perfect place to cool off for the whole family. In addition to diving, Weeki Wachee offers snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and waterslides.

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Eagles Nest

Eagle’s Nest - This site is deep (310 ft) and a very advanced dive. The NACD and NSS-CDS recommends you have the following MINIMUM qualifications to dive here :* full cave certification* trimix certification* appropriate experience with deep cave dives.

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Joe’s Sink

This site is also known as “Joe and Marys Sink“. There are actually two sinks side by side, but contrary to popular belief, they are not connected. Vis fluctuates depending on weather conditions and time of year, but it’s usually about 20ft. Max depth around 60ft.

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Nestle Ledge

A nice, mellow, shallow dive with little to no current on a healthy Gulf reef just offshore from the Tampa area. This is a great dive for all levels of divers.

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Buford Spring

Buford Spring is located in a swampy area of the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, FL. Divers must check in at an iron ranger at the main entrance off US 19 and pay a $3.00 daily fee. The maximum depth is about 50 mtr/165 feet at the siphoning downstream end of the main cavern/cave.

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Dunedin Reef

The north part of the reef has a lot of concrete culverts and pilings. The South part of the reef is concrete pyramids with holes in them. The dive is around 30 feet deep.

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Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef

This area is the first-ever underwater veteran memorial and consists of a dozen concrete U.S. service members standing in a circle formation 40 feet below. The Circle of Heroes underwater veteran memorial sits at this site and is a very unique dive.

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Rube Allyn Reef

This 35-foot barge was previously used in the reef program. It is made of 600 tons of concrete from the demolition of the Old Clearwater Pass Bridge, plus culvert and light poles. Many tall pyramid structures including “Twin Peaks” which is at about 80 ft.

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The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.