Texas Rock
This dive site, due north of Garden Key, consists of one huge mound of coral.
Plan Around Texas Rock
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Texas Rock Details
This dive site, due north of Garden Key, consists of one huge mound of coral. Emerging from the sand 55-60 feet below sea level, the coral extends upward to a depth of 35 feet. The isolated reef is a treasure trove of marine life. You can even find rare black coral here!
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Texas Rock
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3.0 mi away
Hospital Key
Hospital Key was named for the small hospital that was built there to treat prisoners housed on Garden Key's Fort Jefferson.
3.6 mi away
North and South Coaling Docks
The U.S. Navy built two coal docks to resupply its shippings at the end of the 19th century.
3.6 mi away
Seawall and Moat Wall
A seawall was built around Fort Jefferson to protect it from assault and rough ocean waters.
3.6 mi away
Historic Coaling Pier Pilings
An excellent diving and snorkeling site, the Coaling Pier Pilings attract large grouper, tarpon, barracudas and sharks.
3.6 mi away
Windjammer Wreck
Considered the most popular dive of Dry Tortugas, this site is the wreck of the Norwegian Avanti sailing vessel.
