Blue Heron Bridge

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• Eagle rayPossible
• FrogfishLikely
• Manta rayPossible
• Mimic octopusLikely
• NudibranchReliably seen
• Nurse sharkPossible
• Sea turtleLikely
• SeahorsePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - dedicated 800-ft snorkel trail (opened 2012) in 1.8-3m of water

Safety notes

Active boat channel ~30m offshore under main span (dive flag legally required); fishing line entanglement; venomous/stinging species (fireworms, some corals) - no-touch policy advised; strong current outside slack window

Permits & fees

Diving is free; regular parking free (206 spaces), boat/trailer parking permit $15/day; dive-instruction (commercial) permits required through park office (561-966-6633); no NPS-style entrance fee (Palm Beach County park)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Riviera Beach