Chesapeake Light Tower
Also known locally as “The Tower”, it is located approximately 12 miles east of Rudee Inlet (Virginia Beach) and north west of the Virginia’s artificial reef. The structure consists of four huge legs extending into the bottom.
Various types of marine life including shellfish, soft corals, octopus, tropical fish (summer),flounder, and schools of spade fish.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 27
Humpback Whale
Common Dolphin
Bottlenose Dolphin
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Total number of species: 3
Sand Tiger Shark
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Total number of species: 120
Flounder
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Total number of species: 250
Skate Fish
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Total number of species: 40
Triggerfish
Great White Shark
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Total number of species: 50
Frogfish
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Total number of species: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species: 3400