

Best for intermediate divers, 21-30m, boat entry, strong current.
The DEMA Trader is an artificial reef located 5500 metres off Hollywood Beach. This wreck sits at depths between 21 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres. Divers encounter strong currents and variable visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. The site features an overhead environment with entanglement risks, requiring advanced buoyancy control. Marine life recorded here includes wrasses, West Indian Manatee, Green Moray, Rock Beauty, and various angelfish and surgeonfish. Boat access is required, and divers should monitor depth gauges closely due to nitrogen narcosis and decompression limits. A reef hook is recommended to manage position against the current.
25.70355, -80.08707
Strong currents can run across the wreck at any state of tide, so plan your bottom time conservatively and confirm conditions with your charter operator before the trip. A reef hook is worth packing so you can hold position on the structure without fighting the water or damaging the wreck.
The site is accessible only by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
21-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly record wrasses, West Indian Manatee, Green Moray, Rock Beauty, Honeycomb Cowfish, Whiptail Stingray, Banded Coral Shrimp, Blue Tang, Hogfish, Smooth Trunkfish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Spanish Hogfish, and Gray Angelfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth, strong currents, and overhead environment of the wreck.
The wreck sits at depths between 21 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres.
No, the DEMA Trader is located 5500 metres offshore and requires a boat charter to access.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the wreck is located at a depth of 21 to 30 metres.
Diving at DEMA Trader in Miami requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at DEMA Trader in Miami. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
DEMA Trader in Miami can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at DEMA Trader in Miami typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.