This dive site offers a unique underwater experience. The topography features a gradual descent from 15 feet, transitioning through channels at 50 feet to a sandy bottom reaching 90 feet. It’s particularly suited for drift dives along the reef wall, often with a mild to moderate current that provides a relaxing experience. The shallow depth near the buoy – just 15 feet – makes it ideal for snorkelers and convenient safety stops. This site is accessible to divers of various levels due to its gradual slope and varying depths.
Melissa's Reef
Relaxing drift dive along a gradual reef wall and channels.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
27m 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
Southern Stingray
Spiny Squat Lobster
Whale Shark
Honeycomb Grouper
Elkhorn Coral
Southern Eagle Ray
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Yellowtail Damselfish
Sea Turtle
Brain Coral
Sea Fan
Creole Wrasse
French Angelfish
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gradual slope with varying depths from shallow to 90 feet, suitable for all skill sets and training.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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