Eastern Sambo Reef
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20 minutes directly south of Key West is the Eastern Sambo Reef. This reef is located inside the Western Sambo Ecological Reserve and is fully protected from all types of fishing. The reef is approximately nine square miles of spur-and-groove type coral formations. The reef ranges from 10-4 feet’ in depth.
Western Sambo Reef has a broad variety of sea creatures including Spiny-Tailed Lobsters, Parrotfish, Nurse sharks, Queen Conch, Angelfish, Snappers, Groupers and Barracuda.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Angelfish
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#2
Barracuda
17
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#3
Parrotfish
14
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#4
Nurse Shark
10
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#5
Butterfly Fish
10
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#6
Lionfish
9
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#7
Lobster
8
Total Sightings
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#8
Pufferfish
7
Total Sightings
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#9
Spiny Lobster
7
Total Sightings
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#10
Grouper/Basslets
6
Total Sightings
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