Marker 48
Reef · Marathon
24° 41.390' N 81° 01.773' W
Open Water Max 25 ft Avg 15 ft Permanent Mooring Balls
Today AMPoor
Details
Open Water
Minimum recommended certification
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Access
- Permanent Mooring Balls
- Sea state today
- AMPoor PMPoor
Where it is
24° 41.390' N 81° 01.773' W
Next boats to this site 0
No confirmed trips to this site are listed yet.
Operators that dive here
Best Gas
Gas prices
| Diluent tank | $35.50 |
| O2 tank | $10.00 |
atm
atm
Gas prices
| Aluminum 80 | $10 |
| Steel HP 100 | $10 |
| Steel LP 85 | $10 |
NDL at is
24 hr min surface interval
Always use a dive computer
Site description
This site sits off the coast of Marathon in the middle Florida Keys. It gets its name by the day marker 48 also known as "Fat deer key daybeacon 48". It consists of 3 patches of reef with seagrass in between. It's suitable for both novice divers and snorkelers alike.
Route & typical conditions
Route
There are 3 permanent mooring balls in this site. Because this site sits only 10 minutes from Marathon it is a popular spot for boaters a casual fishermen. Divers should be mindful of their surroundings at all times.
Typical conditions
Not the best dive site divers may find in the middle keys, but still a good place to practice skills. Visibility is typically good and very mild currents are present in the area. Underwater conditions may be affected by surface conditions.
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