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Adolphus Busch (Wreck)
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The Adolphus Busch wreck was cleaned and purposefully sunk as an artificial reef in 1998 off the coast of the Lower Keys of Florida. Originally named the M/V London, the 210-foot coastal freighter sits at approximately 120ft (40m) with the deck at about 100ft (33m). Current and visibility can vary.
Seasonal pelagics range from several shark species to tarpon and permit. Large schools of snapper and grunts are usually present along with large black and Goliath grouper.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Jackfish
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2
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Nurse Shark
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Trumpetfish
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