Permit Ledges is a reef site in the Molasses Reef Area featuring a series of ledges that range from 20 to 30 metres in depth. The topography consists of hard and soft corals, including widespread fire coral. Divers typically experience mild currents, making this a suitable location for drift diving. Visibility varies significantly, ranging from 20 to 80 metres. Marine life commonly encountered includes great barracuda, blue tang, scrawled filefish, and various wrasses. Less frequent sightings include nurse sharks, green morays, and several species of angelfish. Due to the presence of sharp coral and fire coral, full wetsuits and gloves are recommended to prevent stings and abrasions.

Hole in the Wall is a boat-access reef located in the Molasses Reef Area. The site features coral formations at depths ranging from 5 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. Divers encounter common species including Great Barracuda, wrasses, Stoplight Parrotfish, Queen Parrotfish, Blue Tang, and Scrawled Filefish. Less frequently, divers may spot Rock Beauty, Green Moray, Nurse Shark, French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Lettuce Sea Slug, Redband Parrotfish, and Spotfin Butterflyfish. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 3 to 25 metres. Water temperatures vary between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius. Use caution around sharp coral and rocks to avoid injury.

Eagle Ray Alley is a shallow reef site in the Molasses Reef Area, offering depths between 6 and 9 metres. This location is well-suited for beginners and snorkellers due to its mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 16 metres. Access is by boat, with a typical dive duration of 40 minutes. The topography features sandy patches and rubble areas that require careful observation. Divers should be mindful of where they place their hands, as scorpionfish are known to camouflage against the reef structure. The site is located approximately 9656 metres from the shore, providing a calm environment for slow, observant exploration of the reef habitat.

Molasses Reef is a prominent reef system located 9656 metres offshore from Key Largo. This site features a mix of natural reef and artificial structures, offering depths ranging from 5 to 27 metres with an average of 15 metres. Divers typically encounter mild currents and visibility between 12 and 18 metres. Marine life commonly observed includes Great Barracuda, wrasses, Stoplight Parrotfish, Queen Parrotfish, Blue Tang, and Scrawled Filefish. Less frequent sightings include Green Moray, Nurse Shark, Rock Beauty, French Angelfish, and Queen Angelfish. Access is by boat only, and the site supports night diving. Please note that recent high water temperatures have caused widespread coral bleaching and mortality in the area.

Winch Hole is a reef and wreck site located in the Molasses Reef Area, offering an accessible experience for beginners. Divers and snorkellers explore depths between 8 and 9 metres, with visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. The site features a reef structure populated by star coral and gorgonians, alongside various reef fish including damselfish, sergeant majors, grunt, snapper, parrotfish, and angelfish. Crabs and shrimp inhabit the crevices and become more active during night dives. Access is by boat only, and the site experiences mild currents. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic at the surface and exercise caution around sharp coral and rock structures.

The USCG Duane is a 99-metre decommissioned Coast Guard cutter resting upright on a sandy bottom at 36 metres. The wreck's superstructure rises to approximately 18 metres, allowing the full profile to be visible in typical conditions. This site is intended for advanced divers due to significant depths, strong currents, and potential entanglement hazards within the overhead environment. Visibility ranges from 21 to 36 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should use the mooring line for descent. The site features a range of facilities including air fills, rinse stations, and guided tours provided by local dive shops.

Snapper Ledge Reef is a shallow reef located 19 kilometres offshore in Key Largo. The site features a ledge structure with depths ranging from 7 to 10 metres, averaging 9 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 9 and 15 metres. The reef supports stands of staghorn and elkhorn coral, with snapper schooling along the ledge. Night diving is a popular activity here, offering opportunities to observe nocturnal behaviour. Access is strictly by boat. The site is suitable for beginner divers, with typical dive times around 50 minutes. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, green morays, French angelfish, queen angelfish, and various parrotfish and wrasses.

Fire Coral Cave is a shallow reef and cave system located 5000 metres offshore. Divers navigate depths between 5 and 9 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. The site features an overhead environment that requires precise buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral structures. Visibility typically ranges from 12 to 30 metres, though moderate currents are common. Access is exclusively by boat, and guided tours are recommended for those unfamiliar with the cave layout. Due to the presence of fire coral within the tight passages, protective gear such as a full wetsuit or dive skin is advised for all divers.