Panama City

Wreck Capital of the South

The warm Gulf of Mexico waters encourage rapid growth and the wrecks and other underwater sites provide an excellent home and breeding ground for all types of exotic sea life - from tropical fish to giant Manta Rays.

The best time of year for diving in the waters off Panama City Beach is between April and September.

There are over 50 artificial reef sites, which have been successful due to the commitment of the community-coordinated Panama City Marine Institute. These include Stage I, Stage II, fifteen 160-ft. long and 35-ft. high bridge spans, ten barges, the City of Atlantis, The LOSS project and many more. The natural reefs range in depth from 80 to 110 feet and are just a few miles offshore. These reefs range in height from three to eight feet and are teeming with sealife including small corals and colorful sponges. Closer  to the shore, the jetties at St. Andrew' s State Recreation Area are a popular snorkeling site.

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