9 Foot Stake
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15 minutes south of Key West, FL lies 9 Foot Stake Reef. This reef is located next to Marker 32 Reef and is located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary System; however, fishing and spearfishing are allowed. The depth of this reef ranges from 15’-30’.
This reef is home to turtles, rays, goliath groupers, sharks, yellowtail snapper, grunts, queen conch, and spiny-tail lobster.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Barracuda
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#2
Parrotfish
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#3
Angelfish
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Lobster
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#5
Snapper
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#6
Pufferfish
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#7
Moray Eel
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#8
Butterfly Fish
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#9
Sweetlips and Grunts
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#10
Nurse Shark
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