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Located in water from 60 to 240 feet deep, this advanced dive site is about 27 miles offshore of Naples in the Gulf of Mexico. The site is a sinkhole or old spring opening about 100 feet in diameter. Narrowing at about 100 feet and then opening up again, this site offers caverns, ledges and outcrops. Advanced dive site.

Located in 3-150 feet of water, this man-made artificial reef is 100x175 feet itself. Made up of concrete pilings and barges, this site lies about 12 miles south of Gordon Pass. Lots of large marine life has been sighted – including Goliath Grouper.

Located in 105-115 feet of water, this 200 foot freighter sank in 1993 during a storm. Penetration can be accomplished by the advanced technical diver. The mast, rudder, propeller and rigging are still visible, but the main hull has collapsed on itself. Advanced dive site.

Located in 58 feet of water about 22 miles northwest of Gordon Pass, this old shrimper is a nice novice dive site. Goliath Grouper call this site home. Only broken remains of the ship are there, but marine life is abundant.

Located in 45 feet of water, about 14 miles south/southwest of Naples, this 85 foot barge is a great spot for the novice diver to spot grouper, snapper and barracuda.

Located in 40 feet of water, this 60-foot ship lies about 11 miles west of Gordon Pass. A nice novice site with lots of large marine life including game fish for the spear fisherman.

Located in shallow waters of 32 feet, about 5 1/2 miles west of Gordon Pass, this barge was used as an artificial reef. A nice novice dive or snorkeling site, lots of marine life inhabit the area.

Located in shallow water, this series of ledges have crevices and holes that attract a wide variety of marine life. Lying about 15 miles northwest of Gordon Pass in depths up to 30 feet. Nice novice dive site or for snorkeling.

Located in 24 feet of water approximately 3.8 miles west of Gordon Pass, this 47 foot turtle boat was used to transport Cuban refugees. In 1997 it was pulled out of storage and sank short of the intended site. Pilings and concrete beams are being used to keep the wreck in place. Visibility is murky.

This shallow, natural series of ledges lies about 12 miles northwest of Gordon Pass. Moderate visibility and the soft corals, large sponges and marine life make this a nice novice site or snorkeling area.