Molasses Reef
★★★★☆
(5,470)
Molasses Reef is one of the most popular dive areas in the Florida Keys. There are 30-33 specific dive sites located on Molasses Reef alone. The reef is shallow and very clear with lots of life, making it a great area for divers of all levels and snorkelers as well.
All of the typical Caribbean reef fish species are represented here like parrot, trumpet, file, squirrel, grunt, and grouper fish species. Also look for nurse sharks, rays, and turtles
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Nurse Shark
958
Total Sightings
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F
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M
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J
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#2
Parrotfish
826
Total Sightings
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F
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A
M
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J
A
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N
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#3
Barracuda
780
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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N
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#4
Angelfish
617
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Moray Eel
574
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Stingrays
466
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Loggerhead Turtle
435
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Butterfly Fish
416
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Grouper/Basslets
379
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Pufferfish
362
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
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