Sand Key (reef)
Sand Key is a coral reef located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southwest of Key West within the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. This reef is within a Sanctuary Preservation Area (SPA).
| Sand Key | |
|---|---|
 Air photo taken in 1970 showing Sand Key (lower left), Rock Key (lower center), and Eastern Dry Rocks (lower right). | |
  Sand Key (reef) (Caribbean) | |
| Summit depth | 1 - 35 feet[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Caribbean |
| Coordinates | 24°27′15″N 81°52′40″W |
| Country | United States |
| Geology | |
| Type | reef |
The Sand Key Light was built on the key. The reef lies to the south of the light.
See also
External links
References
- Rock Key Eastern Dry Rocks Is Popular For Wreck Diving Florida-Keys-Vacation.com
- NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Maps, Florida Keys West
- NOAA Webpage on Sand Key
- NOAA Navigational Chart 11446
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