USCGC Bibb
Also known as: Bibb
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- Nurse sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - no
Safety notes
Strong, sometimes extreme currents; significant depth (narcosis and decompression risk); entanglement from monofilament/derelict fishing gear; potential silt-outs inside compartments; wreck lies on its side which disorients some divers; penetration only for wreck-trained divers
Permits & fees
No fee for FKNMS mooring buoys; no diver permit required; standard operator advanced-wreck trip fees apply
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Key Largo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.