Life growing on Eagle shipwreck
Eagle was a freighter which was sunk intentionally near Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida, to become an artificial reef and diving spot.
A new shipwreck may take some time to become colonized, depending on the material from which it is made.
The complex shape and hard surfaces of shipwrecks like the Eagle attract sedentary invertebrates and fish.
Small hydroids and barnacles are the first to start growing and inhabit a shipwreck.
Keelworms are a close second to making a new shipwreck their forever home.
These keelworms, hydroids, and barnacles pave the way for other animals and seaweeds to grow on their hard shells.
Filter feeders thrive in enhanced currents on areas of the Eagle shipwreck such as the super-structure.
Spaces inside the Eagle shipwreck like stairwells and cargo holds offer hiding places for many fish, octopuses, moray eels, and coral banded cleaner shrimp.
General Details of Eagle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_(ship)
| Type: | Cargo ship |
| Length: | 268 ft 6 in (81.84 m) |
| Beam: | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) |
| Depth: | 65 ft (20 m) |
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Private Charter to dive the Eagle
The very best way to dive the Eagle shipwreck is to call Sail Fish Scuba dive shop in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Ask to speak directly to the owner Jen about booking a whole day private charter. We offer a private whole day charter for $2,200.00 for up to 6 diver to join for a 2 tank dive on the shipwreck Eagle photo-guided by our professional PADI dive guides and all the photos are included in the rate. This will include a picnic lunch and drinks served on our dive boat DEEPER.
https://www.sailfishscuba.com/about-us/contact-us/