Gorgonia Boca Chica

Reef with crevices, barracuda, and schools of fish near Boca Chica.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Gorgonia, is a vibrant coral reef located a short 15-minute boat ride from Boca Chica in the Dominican Republic. Divers can explore a fascinating underwater landscape characterized by numerous crevices and swim-throughs, offering an engaging navigation experience through its beautifully vegetated topography. The site is a natural reef without a documented history of wrecks or artificial structures.

The Gorgonia reef is teeming with diverse marine life. Divers can expect to encounter many species of reef fish, various crabs, and often observe large barracuda patrolling the area. Schools of fish are a common sight, contributing to the rich biodiversity of this healthy, vegetated reef ecosystem.

While specific seasonal highlights are not provided, the Dominican Republic generally offers good diving conditions year-round. This site is well-suited for both scuba divers and freedivers due to its manageable depth range. Divers should be comfortable with navigating through confined spaces like crevices to fully appreciate the site's unique features.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

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Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features navigable crevices and a maximum depth of 23m, suitable for divers with some experience.

Current Strength:

Mild

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