Dive Review of Conch Republic in
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Conch Republic, Oct, 2002, by Julian Watkins/Debbie DiMascio, CA, USA . Report 243.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Conch Republic in Tavernier runs two boats each day as needed. One is a six-pac and the other is much larger. We went out on the six-pac called the “Osprey” with only 2 other divers. The staff here seems to specialize in accommodating the more serious and/or “tech” diver. Nitrox is available. We dove the wreck of the “Duane,” a 327 ft. Coast Guard Cutter sitting upright in 120 ft. of water. Strong current and depth make this an advanced dive. Lots of fish life on ship’s deck at 105 ft. and in the wheel house. Crow’s nest and mast still intact at about 70 ft. Second dive at the “Canyons.” A patch reef done as a drift dive. We towed a dive flag with us attached to a long line as we cruised the reef. Boat picked us up where we surfaced. Lots of usual reef fish and marine life. Saw a small nurse shark here, but what happened to all the nurse sharks that used to inhabit the keys?? Water and Capri-Sun juices provided. Space in their cooler with ice available for your own beverages. Conch Republic has a nice dive shop and repair facility. Rinse tanks, drying racks, and overnight storage available if desired. Night dives and dawn dives offered. Shop owner also conducts marine research with various professionals. Very good “dolphin” sandwiches available at “Hobo’s” restaurant in Key Largo. Order the “dolphin” (don’t panic, it’s just Mahi Mahi) with sauteed mushrooms, excellent! Very popular location with divers next door at Kelly’s on the Bay and Amoray Resort, so there may be a wait, but it’s worth it. Prices reasonable, service good. Staff repaired a malfunctioning schraeder valve in my BC inflator and only charged $5.00 for the repair.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Hawaii, Fiji, California Channel Islands, Florida Keys, Sea of Cortez (Mexico)
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	82-82°F / 28-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	30-60 Ft/ 9-18 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	None
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Conch Republic in The Continental USA/Florida Keys

Conch Republic, Oct, 2002,

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Dive Review of Conch Republic in
The Continental USA/Florida Keys