United States · Key Largo, Florida Keys
USCGC Duane
Also known as: Duane
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
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 current, depth/deco obligations, entanglement in derelict line/netting, potential silt-outs in compartments; listed on the National Register of Historic Places; interior penetration only for wreck-trained divers
Permits & fees
No fee for FKNMS mooring buoys; no diver permit; standard operator 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.