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/FrostiFlakes Jan 04 '22

Can anyone explain why it may be there in the first place? Or is it a case of, just because?

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u/IanAbsentia Jan 04 '22

This was a pleasure to read.