The Horseshoe

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It’s called the “Horseshoe“ located at Mile Marker 35 in Big Pine Key. It was an old quarry which the dugout coral was used to build the Overseas Highway. At about 30 ft/10m deep in the middle, there is an ambulance and a small boat. Divers and Snorkelers use the location during poor sea conditions.

Spadefish, grouper, snapper and grunts can be seen at this location. Also some species of coral can be seen on the west side of the location.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

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Green Turtle

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Loggerhead Turtle

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Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

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Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

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Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

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Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

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Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

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Total number of species approx.: 2

Nurse Shark

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Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobster

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Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

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Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

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Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

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Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

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Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

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Blacktip Reef Shark

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Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

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Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

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Kemp`s Ridley Turtle

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Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

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Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

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Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

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Total number of species approx.: 3

Cornetfish

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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

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