Docked on a liveaboard about 60 miles south of Jucaro, Cuba, one diver ditches 5G for a distraction-free week among the mangrove islands that comprise the Jardines de la Reina.
Considered the gateway to the Florida Keys, Key Largo is both the longest key—33 miles—and our first stop on our scuba road trip through the Florida Keys.
*Scuba Diving* staffers set out on a trip through America's Dive Capital, The Florida Keys, 100 miles of blue-water adventure from Key Largo to Key West.
At least 539 manatees died in Florida waters by mid-March, only 100 shy of the number that died in 2020. Cold water and lack of food availability are among the potential causes.