bluebanded goby
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I know you all have had various threads here on diving recommendations in central Florida, but I wanted to put a particular spin on it and ask for ideas for the best shallow dives (about 33 ft and less).
The reason I ask is that I freedive much more than dive on scuba, and when traveling definitely prefer to keep off the heavy gear. I'm comfortable doing breath-hold diving in the 25-30-foot range. My work usually takes me to the Cocoa Beach area (flying in via Orlando). In the past I've taken time off to hit the Keys, and last week I tried Blue Spring State Park northeast of Orlando.
Given my particular slant, are other springs (Ginnie etc) worth trying? Or are there some near-shore shallow reefs in any sort of reasonable driving distance? Thanks in advance for any ideas.
The reason I ask is that I freedive much more than dive on scuba, and when traveling definitely prefer to keep off the heavy gear. I'm comfortable doing breath-hold diving in the 25-30-foot range. My work usually takes me to the Cocoa Beach area (flying in via Orlando). In the past I've taken time off to hit the Keys, and last week I tried Blue Spring State Park northeast of Orlando.
Given my particular slant, are other springs (Ginnie etc) worth trying? Or are there some near-shore shallow reefs in any sort of reasonable driving distance? Thanks in advance for any ideas.