Christ of the Abyss
Probably the most requested and recognized dive site in the Florida Keys, the Christ of the Abyss is a 10 ft tall bronze statue of Jesus Christ sitting in about 25 feet of water, making this an excellent, easy dive for all levels including snorkelers.
In addition to the iconic statue, divers will encounter stingrays, moray eels, turtles, possible eagle rays, nurse sharks, and all the popular Caribbean reef fish species.
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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Total number of species approx.: 200
Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 25
Eagle Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 150
Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species approx.: 3