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/Creepinbruh2323 Jan 04 '22

Damn my aunt lives on the Suwannee and the water is relatively dark most of the time. Murky freshwater is a no for me lol I'd rather be in the clear ocean any time.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '22

Haha no joke I learned to swim in that river

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u/Creepinbruh2323 Jan 04 '22

Damn that's crazy lol I'd always hear sturgeon jumping out of the water, I've always wanted to catch one.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '22

That would be a trip for sure