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Fort Pickens Jetties

We love a good shore dive, and the Fort Pickens Jetties give you exactly that with a bit of a twist. It’s not about grand coral structures here, but the sheer volume of smaller, often overlooked critters that makes this place so special. We’ve spent hours poking around the rocks, marveling at the tiny crabs scuttling away and the delicate patterns on the sand dollars half-buried in the silt. Visibility can be a mixed bag, particularly after a good storm, but when it’s calm, you’ll get 10-15 meters of surprisingly clear water. Our favourite time to dive is definitely at slack tide, usually around an hour before and after high or low tide, to avoid any strong currents pulling you around the jetty ends. Look closely for pipefish camouflaged against the algae-covered rocks and keep an eye out for the curious sharpnose pufferfish that often dart in and out of the crevices. It’s a perfect spot for macro photographers or anyone who enjoys a slow, deliberate dive, really getting to know a smaller ecosystem.