Christ of the Abyss

About this site

One of Florida's most iconic underwater sites featuring a 2.6m bronze statue of Christ with outstretched arms placed on a coral reef. Located in the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, it's one of only three such statues in the world and a must-visit Florida Keys dive.

Conditions

Country

United States

Region

Florida Keys, Key Largo

Max depth

5–8 m

Visibility

10–25 m

Water temperature

24–29°C

Difficulty

Beginner

Best season

Year-round

Type

Reef

Suitable for

• Scuba
• Freediving

Dive types

• Reef

Marine life

• Sharks
• Barracuda
• Coral
• Eels