This dive site, Long Caye Aquarium, is renowned for its excellent wall diving opportunities within the Lighthouse Reef Atoll of Belize. The reef begins at a comfortable 6 meters (20 feet), making it immediately accessible, before dramatically dropping off into depths far exceeding recreational limits. While the stated maximum dive depth for this site is 20 meters, divers can explore the vibrant upper sections of this expansive wall. There is no specific historical information provided for this site beyond its natural formation as part of the incredible Belize Barrier Reef system.
The site boasts typical vibrant Caribbean marine life. Divers can expect to encounter impressive pelagics such as nurse sharks, reef sharks, and potentially eagle rays and stingrays. Turtles are also a common sight gracefully gliding through the water. The reef is teeming with a variety of colorful fish species, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper, all thriving amidst healthy coral formations typical of a pristine Caribbean reef ecosystem.
The great visibility makes this site enjoyable year-round, but the best time to visit Belize for diving is generally during the dry season, from November to May, when weather conditions are most stable and calm. For freedivers, the shallow reef top and the immediate drop-off offer an ideal environment to practice depth and explore the wall's upper reaches. Scuba divers will find ample opportunity to explore the vibrant reef ecosystem along the wall within the specified depth limits, ensuring a rewarding experience for all skill levels.
