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.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
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Moon Jellyfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
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