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What is the total area of the reef that is within recreational dive limits?

April 26, 2017area Dive limits Reef total

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What is the total area of the reef that is within recreational dive limits?

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Only about 1% of the sanctuary is within the maximum recommended recreational dive depth of 130 feet (39.6 meters). About 2% of East Flower Garden Bank is within recreational dive limits. Stetson and West Flower Garden Banks each have less than 1% of their total area within those limits.