Divers and snorkelers explored Looe (pronounced "Lou") Key Reef, an area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary about 6 miles south of Big Pine Key Saturday, while rocking to a sub-sea concert staged to encourage reef protection and eco-conscious diving. Here are some highlights of "characters" who had fun at the Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival! 🎥 Mike Papish | The Florida Keys & Key West

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲: one of the best spots (and still a bit of a hidden gem!) for snorkeling and diving in the Florida Keys 🤿 🪸 Located a few miles offshore from Big Pine, Looe Key is part of the federally-protected Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The water’s clear, the coral’s thriving, and you’ll be swimming alongside turtles, rays, and all kinds of tropical fish 🐙🐠 Trips typically leave from Big Pine or Summerland Key, and you’ll need a boat to get there (this one

Take a look at a short video clip from Saturday's Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival staged by WWUS and the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. | The Florida Keys & Key West