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he Gulf Stream is to the West of Bimini and its deep waters bring believe in the legend of Atlantis or not, this site is still a great di-
vespot. Many divers consider Tuna Alley and the Victory Reefs to be
T hundreds of marine animals close to the islands. It’s not uncom- some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. These prolific reefs are
home to thousands of colorful fish and corals. The reefs gradually
mon for visitors to see spotted dolphins, loggerhead turtles, south- slope from 40 feet to 100 feet into the Florida Straits with plenty of
ern stingrays, caribbean reef sharks, nurse sharks, and barracudas, drop-offs, swim-throughs and caverns to explore. The Sapona is a
along with many gamefish and tropicals. Snorkeling is possible very shallow wreck perfect for snorklers. Much of the rusted ship is
from the public beaches and from hotel beaches. One of the most above water. Another popular deep water wreck is the Bimini Barge
interesting sites to dive or snorkel is the legendary “Atlantis Road”. which has structure visible in depths of 65-100 feet of water.
Just off shore of North Bimini are limestone blocks in about 15-20
feet of water. Many people speculate that the blocks are the remains
of an underwater road to the lost continent of Atlantis. Whether you

Bimini Islands Dive Sites

B imini Barge Wreck - At 150 feet in length, this vessel sat idle making it a beautiful artificial reef. Divers can penetrate the wreck
in Bimini for years before being quietly towed and sunk in and swim among the big fish, but beware of fire coral. Passageways
1986. Lying on a 95 foot bottom, she has 30 feet of relief and sits are narrow. Visibility is usually fantastic and marine life is abundant.

in the wash of the Gulf Stream. Currents can be strong. Grouper, There can be an extremely strong current.

large stingrays and schooling fish are common. Great encrustation,
sponge and coral growth on the wreck. The Bimini Barge sunk in the
imini Trader Wreck - A beautiful 90ft long freight vessel that
Blate 1980s during a hurricane. The 120-foot vessel sits upright on a was sunk after recieve hurricane damage in hurricane Andrew

sandy bottom just on the edge of the continental shelf. The sandy (1992). The wreckage of the Bimini Trader offers ample places for

bottom is about 100 feet and the top of the barge can be reached at some gorgeous caribbean fish that swarm in huge numbers.

65 feet. The barge is completely overgrown with corals and sponges