
In the late 1800s the US Navy built coaling warehouses and piers to refuel their ships. Eventually a particularly strong hurricane saw to the destruction of these structures and the Navy decided not to rebuild them. Fortunately for the visitor today, the pilings these piers were built upon did survive and offer an excellent opportunity to see some of the park’s larger marine animals. The shelter created by the pilings, mixed with a deep drop off into the dredged channel, attract large grouper, tarpon, barracudas, and the occasional shark. You can also expect to see a variety of smaller fish and colorful coral living on and around these pilings. Remember to recreate responsibly, there is no lifeguard on duty and the nearest medical help is 70 miles away. The park is a no touch no take area. All coral, reef fish and cultural artifacts are protected. Maintaining at least an arms distance from the bottom or any corals is a best practice for personal and resource safety. There is no fishing allowed in this area.
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