Friday, May 22, 2026

Question: What Florida region hosts an annual ‘Lobster Mini-Season,’ drawing thousands of divers each July for a two-day early recreational harvest?

Answer:
Marathon and Key West (and the broader Florida Keys area) draw divers all along South Florida’s coast for this iconic and celebrated event. Key West transforms into a diver’s paradise, with thousands of lobster enthusiasts flocking to the area for two action-packed days of hunting the prized Florida spiny lobster.