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Dry Tortugasnational park
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A destination as well known for
its legendary intrigue as it is for
its natural wonders—is comprised
of coral reefs and rubble andsurrounded by generous shoals and
waters. One major attraction is Fort
Jefferson, one of the largest coastal
forts ever built.
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Te reef was previously knownto only a handful of divers as“Sherwood Forest,” because duringearly morning dives the corals aremysterious looking and reminiscentof a forest canopy.
Dry ortugas National Park is located at the ar western
end o the Florida Keys. Tese islands are not tetheredto the mainland by roads and bridges, so SCUBA divers
must arrive by private boat or charter. Beneath the water diverswill find the Caribbean’s largest and healthiest ree system. One o
the highlights is Sherwood Forest, eaturing a canopy o mushroom-shaped ormations. More than 400 species o fish reside here; o them,
hammerhead sharks, barracuda, and Goliath grouper are ofen seen.
scuba diving
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Coral reefs are diverse underwaterecosystems held together by calciumcarbonate structures secreted bycorals. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals.
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More than 99% o the park is water, so you really have to get
in or under the water to experience it. Dry ortugas just might be the best snorkeling the Florida Keys has
to offer. A designated snorkel area is available on Garden Key,southwest o Fort Jefferson along its outer wall. Te area eatureschest-deep water, turtle grass, and coral. Coral rees make up a very smallraction o the underwater environment, but they provide habitat or morethan 25% o the area’s fish population.
snorkeling
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For more information aboutDry ortugas, please visit:www.nps.gov/drto
Due to excessive commercialfishing new regulations prohibit
fishing in about hal o thepark’s waters. Te ban was required tohelp repopulate a once thriving fishcommunity. Good fishing is still possiblein and around Dry ortugas, and thescenery and climate is a serious bonus.Calm water makes spring and summerthe preerred seasons or fishing.
Grouper and snapper are commonlycaught. Dry ortugas National Parkfishing excursions are available romseveral Key West area charters. A wide variety o multi-day, multi-angler tripsare available ranging anywhere rom$600- 3,300 (call or exact rates).
fishing
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Map & Transportation
Te park is 70 miles southwest o Key West,FL. It can only be reached by sea plane orboat. Tree boat and sea plane operatorsprovide service to and rom the park.
officer
quarters
VISITOR
CENTER
soldier
barracks
visible ruin Picnic area Primitive campground
Restrooms
Great snorkel area
Great snorkel area
Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry
(305) 294-7009
240 Margaret Street; Key West, FL 33040 Rates: $165(adult)/$120 (child 4-16) (Includes Park Entrance)
www.yankeereedom.com
Sunny Days Catamarans
(305) 296-5556
I 201 Elizabeth Street; Key West, FL 33040
Rates: $145 (adult)/$100 (child 3-16) plus Entrance Fee
www.sunnydayskeywest.com
Key West Seaplane Adventures
(305) 293-9300
I 3471 South Roosevelt Blvd; Key West, FL 33040
Rates: Adult $249(hal)/$435(ull), Child (3-12) $199/$349
www.keywestseaplanecharters.com
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