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Dry Tortugas National Park
 FL
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Max Depth: 41-50ft/12-15m
Average Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Rating: 3.79 by 14 divers
Spring: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Summer: 81-85°F/27-29°C
Fall: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Winter: 66-70°F/19-21°C
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Dry Tortugas National Park is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in FL. This dive site has an average rating of 3.79 out of 5 from 14 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 41-50ft/12-15m. The average visibility is 71-80ft/22-24m.
Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters, they make up Dry Tortugas National Park. The area is known for its famous bird and marine life, its legends of pirates and sunken gold, and its military past.
Camping is permitted on the main island of Garden Key, everything is carry in-carry out. Access is via Boat or Sea Plane only out of Key West.
For liveaboard diving see
http://www.spreeexpeditions.com/The Spree’s Tortugas info page;
http://www.spreeexpeditions.com/resDryTortugas.aspx?nt=10