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

Divers and snorkelers explored Looe (pronounced "Lou") Key Reef, an area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary about 6 miles south of Big Pine Key Saturday, while rocking to a sub-sea concert staged to encourage reef protection and eco-conscious diving. Here are some highlights of "characters" who had fun at the Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival! 🎥 Mike Papish | The Florida Keys & Key West

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