Sarasota Artificial Reefs?

[fossilhunter]

Has anyone been diving on any of the artificial reefs in the Gulf off Sarasota? Particularly, M1-M9? I found a fishing site that lists the locations and depths: http://www.sarasota-fla-fishing.com/Numbers.htm Any recommendations?

 

[simbrooks]

First, please fix the link, cutting and pasting does get you to the place, but clicking on it doesnt.

Second, no i havent dove off there, if its only a few miles out maybe we could organise a trip - cbulla are you there with your boat fixed yet??? I thought this was going to be shore diving, but even so any diving is good diving, i am sure that gulf water is warming up nicely now!

 

[pipedope]

I fixed the link.

The best way to find out how good a spot is to dive is;

GO DIVE IT!

Then come back here and tell us what you found.

 

[simbrooks]

If you plan on diving any of those spots and know a good way to get out there - swimming from shore not an option then let us know your plans and i am sure there would be some happy to link up with you if they have the time (me included).

 

[Curt Bowen]

Has anyone been diving on any of the artificial reefs in the Gulf off Sarasota? Particularly, M1-M9? I found a fishing site that lists the locations and depths: http://www.sarasota-fla-fishing.com/Numbers.htm Any recommendations?

I have dove them all. They are a between 8 and 35 miles off shore. Your best bet is to hook up with Scuba Quest in Sarasota.

http://www.scubaquestusa.com/pages/interior.html

 

[CBulla]

I have been down to M1 and M2 - very interesting artificial structure to dive. Those were my check out dives, off of the Conch Quest from Scuba Quest.

Nice dives, but beware, the captian of the Conch Quest has a hidden thermometer that he tells water temp with.. he jumped in and told us the water temp was "87 degrees with about 30' of visibility" when he was in the water wearing only a swim suit and mask.

 

[fossilhunter]

Thanks everyone for all the info!!

I got an invite from a friend of mine who has relatives visiting and we were looking for sites offshore but fairly close by to go dive.

CBulla - that's a great website you put together!