Vero Beach Reefs offers a diverse underwater environment in the United States, combining natural reef formations with artificial structures and at least one wreck. Located 16 kilometres offshore, this site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Depths range from 19 to 46 metres, with an average of 25 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility between 9 and 18 metres. Due to the depth and potential for currents, careful gas management and buoyancy control are essential. Hazards include boat traffic, rip currents, and sharp coral. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended to manage water temperatures that can drop to 19C at depth.

Pepper Park in Palm Beach offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial reef, and wreck structures. Located 175 metres from the shore, this site is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for beginners. Divers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres. Conditions generally feature mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Facilities at the location include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic, sea urchins, and surf conditions.

Urca de Lima is an Underwater Archaeological Preserve located 200 metres off the shore of Palm Beach. This site features the remains of a 1715 Treasure Fleet vessel, consisting of ballast stones and ship ribs resting in shallow water. Divers and snorkellers can explore this artificial reef at depths ranging from 3 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 6 and 15 metres and mild currents. Hazards include surf, surge, sharp coral, sea urchins, and periods of low visibility. Shore access is supported by facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.

El Capitana is a combined reef and wreck site located off the coast of Palm Bay, United States. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 62 metres, with shallow areas suitable for beginner divers. Divers can access the site via shore or boat. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. When entering from the shore, be aware of surf and shore break; time your entry between sets and watch your footing carefully on the sand to maintain stability. Facilities are not guaranteed, so divers should arrive self-sufficient.

Sebastian Inlet features nearshore rock reefs extending for miles south of the inlet. Divers access these reefs via a shore entry located 15 metres from the shore. The site reaches depths between 5 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres and moderate currents present. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including surf, strong currents, rip currents, low visibility, and entanglement. Diving is prohibited under the Sebastian Inlet Bridge and within the boat channel. Facilities available at the park include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and access to boat charters.

Sebastian Inlet Tidal Pool is a shallow, protected artificial reef site located on the north side of the inlet. Suitable for beginners, this shore-entry location features depths ranging from 1 to 7 metres with an average of 4 metres. Visibility varies between 3 and 10 metres, and currents are generally mild. Snorkellers may encounter species including crabs, bream, sea stars, bluebottles, hermit crabs, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Rarer sightings include West Indian manatees, green morays, nurse sharks, checkered puffers, drum, croakers, mutton snapper, and stargazers. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, and showers. Be aware of potential hazards such as boat traffic, down currents, entanglement, jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, and strong currents.