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

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Barracuda

43 Sightings
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5
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6
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7
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6
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3

Moray Eel

15 Sightings
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2
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2
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Green Turtle

8 Sightings
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1
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3
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1
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0
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1
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1
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0

Wrasse

5 Sightings
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1
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1
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1
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0
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0

Loggerhead Turtle

3 Sightings
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2
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Parrotfish

38 Sightings
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2
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10
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4
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5
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1
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5
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1

Angelfish

33 Sightings
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2
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5
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4
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8
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2
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5
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1
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3
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1

Snapper

18 Sightings
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2
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6
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3
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3
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1

Pufferfish

18 Sightings
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1
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4
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2
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3
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2
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1