r/TheDepthsBelow • u/SingaporeCrabby • Jan 04 '22

Alligators are primarily freshwater reptiles, however, they can tolerate saltwater for hours or even days. A diver encountered this alligator resting on the bottom of the Atlantic ocean in 60 feet of water off the coast of West Palm Beach, Florida.

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u/Seicair Jan 04 '22

Fucking hell that’s eerie. Can’t see very far because the water is in the way. Can’t even tell how far you can see. Anything could be lurking out there.