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How's the scuba diving near Marco Island?

Terrible. To be honest, you really need to go down to the keys to scuba. The water off Marco and Naples is not clear at all.
When I did my classes and certification in Naples, all dives were done in a pool, and the certification was done at Key Largo.

I don't agree. Not the best I've ever seen, but certainly not terrible either. I went diving Memorial Day weekend off Marco. Viz was about 50 feet and we saw turtles and lots of fish at a couple of wreck spots. Sure the Keys are better, but if you are staying in Marco and have the chance then go for it.

Laura, how far off shore did you go?

Oh I'm guessing 4-5 miles. Went with Capt. Jeff of ScubaMarco. I was expecting conditions to be not so great but was pleasantly surprised.
We saw just as many fish as I ever have in the Keys, Bahamas or Mexico. The biggest difference is there's not alot of natural reefs.