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John Pennekamp Coral Reef

United States, Florida

John Pennekamp Coral Reef

LocationUnited States, Florida
RegionFlorida
TypeState Park
Coordinates25.1247°, -80.3978°
Established1963-12-10
Area178
Nearest CityKey Largo (5 mi)
Major CityMiami (46 mi)

About John Pennekamp Coral Reef

America's first undersea park protects 70 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove swamps in the Florida Keys. The park offers exceptional snorkeling and diving at famous sites including the Christ of the Abyss statue, plus glass-bottom boat tours and kayak trails.