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GRECIAN ROCKS (BACK REEF) to 6’ Beg. This shallow reef is excellent for
snorkeling. Spanish hogfish and tarpon are common. Caution: Surgy.

SPIEGEL GROVE to 130’ Adv. This 510-foot warship is famous for its
use in humanitarian missions to Africa in the 1960’s. The ship was on its
starboard side, but was tipped upright by a recent hurricane. Caution:
Strong currents. Dangerous for non-experts to deeply penetrate.

FREIGHTER BENWOOD to 45’ Beg. This 360-foot-long freighter wrecked
on the reef in 1942. It was used for bombing practice by the military at
one time. This is a good choice for snorkelers, and is a great night dive.
Lots of groupers. Caution: Surgy and strong currents.

FRENCH REEF to 40’ Int. This reef has many swim-throughs, overhang-
ing ledges, and caves. Stoplight, queen, and midnight parrotfish are
abundant here, chewing on the coral formations. Also you will likely
encounter dog snapper, yellowtail snapper, and queen and French an-
gelfish. Good for snorkeling. Surgy.

MOLASSES REEF (MOLASSES DEEP) to 90’ Adv. Marked by three moor-
ing buoys. You will find elephant ear sponges, giant barrel sponges,
and may encounter hawksbill turtles, nurse sharks, and eagle rays. Cau-
tion: Surgy, strong currents.