DIVE THE GULF OF MEXICO

with Capt. Jeff Dawson

1141 Bald Eagle Drive
Marco Island, Florida
(941) 389-7889

OFF NAPLES AND MARCO ISLAND

"The Hole"
Located 27 miles South West of Naples in 65 feet of water.
The Entrance is 62 feet wide and plunges to 224 feet.  The limestone shaft takes an hour glass shape at 100 feet.  Marine life is plentiful and includes Jewfish, Sea Turtles, Grouper, Snapper and Barracuda.  
Visibility ranges from 10 to 50 feet.
Loran: 14028.6 43564.2
Gps: .25.50.12 .82.03.07

"The Tower R"
Located 28 miles South West of Naples.
This navigation tower sits in 70 feet of water with abundant marine life living among the structures. 
Visibility ranges from 10 to 50 feet.
Gps: .25.48.00.82 12.13.00

“The Kid"
An 85 foot long barge that sank in 1987 now sits in 45 feet of water.  It is the home to several large Jewfish and lots of other fish including Barracuda, Snapper and Grouper.
Visibility ranges between 10 and 50 feet.
Loran: 14080.5 43733.7
Gps: 25.48.33 .81.51.37

"The Barge"
Located 5.5 miles West of Naples in 32 feet of water.
An old construction barge is now part of the artificial reef system, with a variety of marine life.
Visibility is limited from 5 to 15 feet.
Gps: .28.05.13 .81.53.26

"Airplane Reef"
Located 5.5 miles West of Naples in 32 feet of water.
Part of the artificial reef system, with a variety of marine life.
Visibility ranges between 5 and 15 feet.
Gps: 26.05.13. .51.53.28

"The Minesweeper"
A 60 foot long mine sweeper resting in 40 feet of water, 11 miles off Naples, broken and scattered on the bottom. This site attracts a lot of bait fish as well as Spade fish, Snapper and Grouper.
Gps: .28.08.28 .82.02.08

"The Ledges"
Located 15 miles northwest of Naples in 48 feet of water.
A series of ledges, holes and cracks that are loaded with fish.  Bring your underwater light to see this site! There are a lot of tropical fish as well as Grouper, Snapper and Jewfish.
Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 feet.
Gps: .28.09.43 .82.12.62

"The Isabell"
An old shrimp boat in 58 feet of water, 22 miles northwest of Naples.
Broken apart, but a great dive with a lot of marine life.  Huge Jewfish, Snapper and Barracudas.
Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 feet.
Gps .26.11.22 .82.08.42

"The Tea Cup"
A live soft coral reef located 12 miles northwest of Naples in 44 feet of water.
A series of soft coral & sponges with abundant marine life. 
Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 feet.
Gps .28.07.88 .82.02.01

 
 

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SCUBAdventures, L.C.
971 Creech Road
Naples, Florida  34103
Phone: 941-434-7477

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