Carysfort Lighthouse Reef
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Carysfort Reef is one of the more remote reefs in the Upper Keys and is the largest Sanctuary Protected Area in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It’s 2.2 square miles and, at the shallowest area, has a large lighthouse.
Carysfort is home to some stunning Elkhorn and Star Coral formations. The sheer variety of marine life makes for incredible diving.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 27
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
27 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
17 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Spiny Lobster
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