USS Oriskany
Also known as: The Great Carrier Reef
Best time to dive
June to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
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 - entire wreck below snorkel depth
Safety notes
Structural collapse/shifting, sharp/twisted metal from demolition, entanglement in collapsed island section, decompression/deep-diving risk, strong offshore current, long boat ride/limited surface support time; removal of any items from the wreck is illegal (FWC)
Permits & fees
No dive permit/fee; FWC/NOAA-managed artificial reef, not an Underwater Archaeological Preserve; removal of items explicitly illegal
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Pensacola
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.