Cottrell Key
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Cottrell Key is one of three mangrove islands 9 miles northwest of Key West within the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. It is very shallow and ideal for snorkeling. It is a nursery home to many newborn and juvenile species and home to rare batfish.
As one of three mangove islands, it is a nursery home to many newborn and juvenile species and home to rare batfish.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 27
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Total number of species: 600
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Wrasse
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Common Dolphin
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species: 90
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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 12
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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 55
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Lobster
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Total number of species: 2
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Nurse Shark
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