Plongée à Flower Garden Banks — United States
The Flower Garden Banks sit 100 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico — the northernmost coral reefs in the continental US. The 52% coral cover (compared to 2% in the wider Caribbean) is remarkable, and the annual mass coral spawning in August draws divers from across America. Getting there requires a 12-hour liveaboard trip, but the high-coverage reefs are worth every minute.
- Score
- 63.0
- Visibilité
- 15–40m
- Température
- 20–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- June, July, August
SCORE
27.8983°N
-93.5972°E
The Flower Garden Banks sit 100 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico — the northernmost coral reefs in the continental US. The 52% coral cover (compared to 2% in the wider Caribbean) is remarkable, and the annual mass coral spawning in August draws divers from across America. Getting there requires a 12-hour liveaboard trip, but the high-coverage reefs are worth every minute.
The Gulf of Mexico's Hidden Coral Oasis
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
74.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive types
Traveling with non-divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for non-divers
Non-diver score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & emergency
Offshore site — 12+ hr boat ride to Galveston; Coast Guard helicopter available; liveaboard trips only
Top operators
Fling Charters
PADI
Texas Flower Gardens
PADI