Florida’s coral reef is among the largest and most important in the world. Stretching almost 350 miles, it is home to an amazing diversity of species, all of whom seem to be on display to any visiting diver.

Species Categories

  • Fish

    From the smallest reef residents, which includes gobies and blennies to the largest inhabitants and transients, which include tarpon, sharks, rays, and dolphins, these creatures compose an animated curtain of color, activity, and drama.

    Fish Finder

  • Invertebrates

    Slithering, creeping, and crawling through and around the reef, these critters are often the maintenance crew, patrolling the coral and limestone crevices in search of food.

    Critter Identifier

  • Coral

    Live coral are the builders of the reef, creating vast structures through many successive generations of colony construction. Hard and soft corals are the foundation of reef life.

    Reef Corals