Scuba Diving in Florida Keys, U.S.A.

Dive Site: "Spiegel Grove" Wreck
Location: Key Largo

A descent on the Spiegel Grove is not for the beginner diver, sport diving experts say.

Gary Mace, president of the Upper Keys Dive and Snorkeling Operators Association, says he has specific guidelines that are communicated to his shop's customers that dive the Spiegel Grove or any artificial reef in the Keys.

"For a normal dive on a wreck without penetration, we want people with advanced open water certification or higher," Mace said. "If divers just have open water certification, they should have their log books available to be reviewed for air management skills from previous dive history."

Mace said for those intending on entering the upper decks of the Spiegel Grove, areas that were prepared to lessen the risk of such activity, divers must have knowledge and proof of certifications regarding diving in overhead environments.

"Overhead environments are dangerous and without special instruction and knowledge they are not meant for the average diver," Mace said. "We tell divers there are areas on this ship not intended for access and for no reason should you be entering an opening below 90 feet, or below the main deck on the Spiegel Grove, even with advanced certifications."

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