Blackthorn (Wreck)
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Part of the Pinellas County Artificial Reef Program (Pinellas #2 Reef). The Blackthorn was a 180 ft seagoing buoy tender. In 1980, the Blackthorn collided with the Capricorn, near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, killing 23 crew members. After the investigation, the tender was scuttled.
You will see many Caribbean reef fish species like triggerfish, angelfish, snapper, pufferfish, damselfish, moray eels, and more.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Grouper/Basslets
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#2
Barracuda
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#3
Angelfish
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#4
Moon Jellyfish
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#5
Butterfly Fish
3
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#6
Snapper
3
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#7
Blacktip Reef Shark
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#8
Loggerhead Turtle
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#9
Moray Eel
1
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#10
Clownfish
1
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