Tex Edwards Barge (Wreck)
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Depth: 65-75ft. GPS Location: Latitude 30 16.138′ N Longitude 87 10.157′ WSunk in 1982 the Tex Edwards Barge sits in about 75′ of water roughly 7 miles east of Pensacola Pass. While the site has subsided some over the years, large sections of the barge remain intact.
With several large overhangs, this site attracts a wide variety of sea life. This is a popular dive site for all levels of recreational divers.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
iStock/HakBak1979
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
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iStock-crisod
Reef Manta Ray
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Green Turtle
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Ocean Sunfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
11 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110
iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Triggerfish
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