Paradise Springs

Florida, United States

Depth

44m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

Paradise Springs

Florida, United States

Depth

44m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

About Paradise Springs

Paradise Springs is very different from the other springs. Its not a place for non-divers to snorkel. Its not even a good place for certified divers who are novices. Its a GREAT place for experienced divers, or certified CAVE DIVERS though, and its also one of the most spectacular archeological sites recently uncovered for everything from Mastadon bones, early Indians, and a variety of life going back to the time of the dinosaurs and before. The cave at 140 feet depth actually has well developed stalagtites on it, indicating the cave was an open air, above water-table cave, prior to the last ice age...Many species of animal bones, including prehistoric camels, evidently found their way into this cave prior to its flooding with salt water, and ultimately its filling with fresh water from the spring (aquifer). You need lights throughout the dive. The entrance fee is $21 with reservations are required and there are no air fills available.

Paradise Springs Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Inland

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

44m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 26%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 42m / 27%

O₂

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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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