This dive site offers a captivating underwater experience centered around a unique rock and coral formation. The area features small caves, providing opportunities for exploration and adding to the overall interest of the dive. It’s an ideal location for divers seeking visually appealing scenery and intimate cave explorations. Visibility is expected to be good, allowing for full appreciation of the formations.
Ilha dos Capões
Visually stunning dive with small caves and rock formations.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Brain Coral
Sea Fan
Turtle
Sergeant Major
Green Sea Turtle
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner/Intermediate
Shallow depth (20m) is good for beginners; cave exploration requires some experience.
Hazards:
overhead environmentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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