Alachua Sink

Florida, United States

Depth

69m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Alachua Sink

Florida, United States

Depth

69m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Alachua Sink

Also known as Mill Creek Sink. This sink is connected to a underwater cave system filled with water. The water is dark and tannic stained and reaches depths of up to 70 meters. Advanced divers only.

Alachua Sink Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Inland, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

69m

Visibility Range

3m – 8m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

-1% at 67m / 21%

O₂

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Marine Life

Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.
Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.
High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.

Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.

Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

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