Site Description South Beach Park a.k.a Yankee Clipper Rocks
South Beach Park, also known as Yankee Clipper Rocks, is a popular snorkeling and scuba diving spot located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The park is known for its artificial reef, which is made up of several concrete barges that were sunk in the 1970s. The reef is home to a variety of marine life, including tropical fish, coral, and even the occasional shark.
Divers and snorkelers can expect to see a variety of marine life at South Beach Park, including:
Tropical fish: angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, wrasses, and more
Coral: brain coral, staghorn coral, elkhorn coral, and more
Other invertebrates: lobster, shrimp, crabs, and more
Sharks: nurse sharks, lemon sharks, and even the occasional bull shark