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The close proximity of the Gulf Stream to the Palm Beach County coastline has created a natural phenomenon not to be found anywhere else. The difference in water temperatures has created a habitat for both warm and cold water species of fish and ocean life. Regardless what your marine interest might be, Palm Beach County is the place to go! For scuba divers, there are more than twenty natural and artificial reefs to explore. Sport fisherman can enjoy the challenge of reeling in big game fish that include sailfish, wahoo, etc. Discussion of Artificial Reefs
To create an artificial reef is to sink a man-made object in the sea, and then allow it to become part of the ocean ecosystem. Marine life has been quick to adapt to artificial reefs. In fact, barracuda have been known to stake out their territory on an artificial reef moments after a vessel has been scuttled. Recreational divers also adapt quickly to artificial reefs, often preferring them to the natural reef. Joe Clark of Ocean Divers charter boat operations (Key Largo, Florida) estimates that thousands of recreational divers dive on sites such as the USCG Duane each year. The aim of the artificial reef program is to attract thousands of divers to these sites, thus relieving human pressures on the natural reef ecosystem. For an up-to-date listing of reefs that are accessible from Palm Beach County, visit Past, present and future study of these reefs may help to make the ocean a more sustainable resource for marine animals and the ever-increasing demands of humankind. Jim Abernathy's Scuba Adventures (712 Pelican Way, North Palm Beach, FL 33408) Few visitors ever have the opportunity to glimpse below the surface of the ocean. Unbeknown to them is a spectacular world of brightly colored tropical fish, exotic plants, and spectacular reefs. Palm Beach County's unique proximity to the Gulf Stream, a prevailing current of tropically warmed water, creates an unduplicated environment where both warm and cold water fish congregate. Thus, divers are exposed to a wide variety of fish species. There is truly no other place in the world like the waters off our coast, and Jim Abernathy has spent years sharing its beauty with visitors from all over the world. Sailfish Marina and Resort 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404) Situated at the very mouth of the Palm Beach Inlet, Sailfish Marina and Resort is the choice of casual and professional mariners. A 24 hour fuel dock, fully stocked ship's store, laundry and shower facilities, dockside restaurant & bar, guest quarters, swimming pool, barbecues, and water taxi services are available. Transient dockage will accommodate 90 boats ranging in size from 25 to 150 feet. Only 45 miles from the Bahamas, Sailfish Marina is the perfect jumping off point. It is also the home of one of the world's largest and finest sportfishing fleets. The charter fleet is comprised of boats ranging from 28 to 50 feet. Visitors can tour the docks, watch the fish in the crystal clear water, enjoy a sunset celebration or the weekly art show, all at Sailfish Marina and Resort. Mid-Lakes Navigation (Pahokee Marina, Pahokee, FL) Navigate the Okeechobee Waterway as it extends from the East to the West Coasts of Florida. Experience the peaceful solitude of the Florida wilderness and navigate the Indian River Lagoon as you enjoy a leisurely cruise in a Lockmaster canalboat. Throughout Europe and along the Erie Canal in the Northeastern United States, canalboats are the preferred form of peaceful, quiet transportation. Mid-Lakes Navigation, located at the Pahokee Marina in Pahokee, FL, has a number of options to choose from. Their 10 foot wide canalboats provide a spacious and comfortable living space for week long cruises on the waterways of South Florida.
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