46K views · 631 reactions | Dives within Looe Key Reef’s no touch, no take, no fishing zone take place at any of 30 mooring balls across it. | PADI | Facebook

For divers, the big lure near Big Pine Key is the chance to head out on Looe Key Reef. | Scuba Diving Magazine

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲: one of the best spots (and still a bit of a hidden gem!) for snorkeling and diving in the Florida Keys 🤿 🪸 Located a few miles offshore from Big Pine, Looe Key is part of the federally-protected Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The water’s clear, the coral’s thriving, and you’ll be swimming alongside turtles, rays, and all kinds of tropical fish 🐙🐠 Trips typically leave from Big Pine or Summerland Key, and you’ll need a boat to get there (this one