Key Largo, Florida, United States

North Dry Rocks

North Dry Rocks is a shallow patch reef on the inner reef tract north of Key Largo, just south of Carysfort and adjacent to the Christ of the Abyss site at Key Largo Dry Rocks. The reef is best known for Minnow Caves, a series of arches and tunnels cut into the spurs that are wide enough to be transited by open water divers. Light streams down through cracks in the reef tops and small silversides crowd inside the caves in summer, providing one of the most photogenic sights in Key Largo. Depths run from about 2 metres on the reef tops to 11 metres on the seaward edge. Resident species include green and spotted moray eels, Caribbean spiny lobster, schoolmaster snapper, French and queen angelfish, hawksbill turtles and southern stingrays. Currents are usually weak inside the spurs but can run on the outer edge. The site is moored only inside the Florida Keys NMS and is a regular two-tank pairing with Christ of the Abyss.