The Tortugas Bank Coral Reef
The Tortugas Bank is a stretch of coral reef with depths of 20 to 40 feet. It is located just west of the Dry Tortugas National Park, about 14 kilometers from Loggerhead Key. It is the westernmost land feature that is part of the Florida Keys, though none of it actually sticks out above water. The shallowest depth on the Tortugas bank is 11 meters deep. In the center of the bank you can find a circle of bank that is 18 meters deep. Everything else is at least 20 meters deep.
Divers can enjoy in the beautiful coral reef formations that are found at the Tortugas Bank. Over in the Dry Tortugas, the coral reef is so close to the islands that snorkelers are able to swim over the reef directly from the beach. That area is known for providing the best snorkeling that you can do from Key West. The reef formations found out in the Tortugas Bank, which is just 14 kilometers from the western most island of the Dry Tortugas, has similarly amazing and vibrant coral reefs. These reefs are home to a huge diversity of underwater life, including everything from reef fish to sponges.
The Tortugas Bank is deep enough for an average dive. You will see a beautiful underwater world down here, far from civilization. When on the dive boat, keep an eye out for the unique seabirds flying through the air.