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Diving Destin

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Diving in Emerald Coast offers a thrilling underwater experience with clear turquoise waters, ample marine life, and fascinating shipwrecks, including the USS Oriskany, the world's largest artificial reef.  The Gulf's warm waters and great visibility make it a perfect spot for divers of all levels, providing encounters with colourful reefs, schools of fish, and occasional sightings of rays and turtles. Whether you're exploring natural reefs or historical wrecks, diving the Emerald Coast promises to be an unforgettable adventure.

When to dive Destin

The best time to dive in Florida's Emerald Coast is from late spring to early Fall (April to September).  During these months, the water is warm (70-85 degrees), visibility is good and marine life is abundant.  Keep in mind, other months, particularly late Fall and Winter, bring cooler water temperatures and rough seas can limit diving opportunities.  

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Common marine life sightings for Destin

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ocean Fish
Sailfish
Boxfish / pufferfish
Grouper
Sharks and Rays
Whitetip reef shark
Blacktip reef shark
Basking shark
Blue shark
Bull shark
Great white shark
Hammerhead shark
Nurse sharks
Oceanic whitetip shark
Tiger shark
Leopard shark
Eagle ray
Manta ray
Whale shark
Mammals and Reptiles
Grey whale
Humpback whale
Blue whale
Manatee (dugong)
Hawksbill turtle
Loggerhead turtle
Common dolphin
Bottlenose dolphin
Most likely sightingsPossible sightings

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