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Tennessee Reef

Coral reef in the Florida Keys, US

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Tennessee Reef is a coral reef located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southeast of Long Key. It consists of drowned (deep) spur-and-groove reef. Much of the reef is within a designated "Research Only" zone.

An unmanned reef light is located near the reef.

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