Florida’s underwater parks preserve exceptional bodies of water, from shipwrecks to spring-fed caves. They are among the most unusual parks in the US.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling in Florida
Informative articles about snorkeling and scuba diving in Florida, snorkeling from the beach, Pennekamp State Park, coral reefs, springs.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: Famous for snorkeling, good for kayaking too
Snorkel, dive or ride a glass-bottom boat to view the coral reefs at what many consider Florida’s #1 state park. But there’s more than snorkeling at this Key Largo gem: We liked the kayak trails too.
Pigeon Key: Island on Seven Mile Bridge has scenery, history
As you cross the Seven Mile Bridge, you pass the little green island with yellow cottages and palm trees surrounded by dazzling blue water. You can visit this tiny paradise, which offers fascinating history, tropical beauty, even great snorkeling.
A Florida delicacy: Invasive lionfish, fresh from the Keys
Lionfish are gobbling up native species on Florida Keys reefs. Now you can gobble them up instead.