© Lynnhaven Dive Center, 23454 Virginia Beach
Chesapeake Light Tower
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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 approx.: 27
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Humpback Whale
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Common Dolphin
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Bottlenose Dolphin
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Sand Tiger Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 120
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Flounder
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Skate Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Triggerfish
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Great White Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 50
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Frogfish
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Total number of species approx.: 7000
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Crab
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Total number of species approx.: 3400
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Shrimp
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