Deep Reef - Looe Key
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At 210 feet in length, the The Adolphus Busch Sr. stands upright and completely intact in just 110 feet of water. The ship that put Big Pine Key on the wreck diver’s map. This island freighter was purchased by the local dive community in 1998 with the generous assistance of Adolphus Busch IV.
Adolphus Busch is home to a fascinating variety of marine life, including a 250 to 350-pound Goliath Groupers, barracuda, sharks, pelagic and reef species.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Barracuda
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#2
Grouper/Basslets
67
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#3
Nurse Shark
64
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#4
Parrotfish
62
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#5
Snapper
45
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#6
Angelfish
44
Total Sightings
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#7
Moray Eel
42
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#8
Green Turtle
32
Total Sightings
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#9
Butterfly Fish
26
Total Sightings
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#10
Lionfish
24
Total Sightings
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