Chevron Oil Rig
Depth: 80-137′ GPS Location: Latitude 30 04.244′ N Longitude 87 02.118′ WThe Chevron Rig consist of two platform jackets that were donated and deployed in 1993 as a part of the “Rigs to Reefs” program turning retired oil platforms into artificial reefs.
This is a popular site for spearfishing and lobster gathering due to the fact that the open structure of the rigs are very effective at attracting large varieties of marine life.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 27
Barracuda
Silky Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
Blacktip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 2
Tarpon
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Total number of species approx.: 40
Jackfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 110
Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 85