FLORIDA KEYS -- WHERE IS IT

by Sport Diver Staff

Image by Andy Newman Florida Keys News Bureau

WHERE IS IT
Located in Florida, just to the south of Miami, the Keys are a 106-mile chain of islands that start at Key Largo and end at the southernmost point in the Continental United States in Key West. It's about 113 miles of roads and bridges and can take more than four hours if you drive from one end to the other! There are more than 40 bridges throughout the Keys, with the longest one being the 7-Mile Bridge in Marathon.

The Keys are actually an archipelago made up of exposed coral reefs and limestone formations that were once under water. Fluctuations in the water levels caused the reefs to become uncovered and covered by water during the span of thousands of years. Today the Keys consist of more than 800 islands, most uninhabited, with only a few being inhabited year-round.

For information on where the Keys are located, check out fla-keys.com.

Wrecked and Weird: Florida Keys
As I glide over a healthy finger of reef, “Under the Sea” — a song from The Little Mermaid — is playing all around me. Descending to a sand flat, I wait for an appropriate spot in the music, raise a trumpetfish to my lips and sound a single burbling note.
FLORIDA KEYS -- HISTORY
The Florida Keys archipelago, comprised of some 800 islands estimated to be up to 20-30 million years old, are made up of limestone rock covered by ancient coral reefs that became exposed over many years.
FLORIDA KEYS -- GETTING THERE
Travelers visiting the Keys by air can arrive at Miami international Airport and rent a car and drive the remaining distance or there are two smaller airports on the Keys themselves.
FLORIDA KEYS -- WHAT TO BRING
If you are a foreign national traveling to the United States, there are new regulations in place for entry into the U.S.
FLORIDA KEYS --WHAT TO DO
The Florida Keys offer a wide array of activities and adventures … from shipwreck museums, to dolphin encounters, big game fishing, geological sites and more.
FLORIDA KEYS -- WHERE TO STAY
The Florida Keys can provide accommodations that are as limitless as your imagination. Here you can find small bungalows near the water with limited amenities to glamorous, high-end digs that pamper guests with spas, room service, activity desks, infinity-edge pools and private Jacuzzis and more.
FLORIDA KEYS -- WHERE TO DIVE
An amazing variety of diving is available in the Keys, and there is diving for every taste, desire, and skill level.

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