This dive site, located as part of the 2nd reef, offers a protected diving experience due to permanent buoyage designed to prevent damage from anchors. The initial depth is around 8-10 meters, leading down to a substantial wall characterized by numerous overhangs. This underwater landscape descends to a sandy bottom at approximately 28 meters. Divers can consistently encounter abundant fish activity and an impressive array of marine life.
South Canyon, Canyon and Dolphin Point
Protected reef with walls, overhangs, and abundant marine life.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
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
turtlecoral reefwall dive
Marine Life
Clownfish
Bannerfish
Pufferfish
Sweetlip
Triggerfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Bluespotted Fantail Ray
Snapper
Leaffish
Barracuda
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Surgeonfish
Scorpionfish
Nudibranch
Moray Eel
French Angelfish
Turtle
Boxfish
Trumpetfish
Pipefish
Common Lionfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef for beginners, with a deeper wall suitable for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
depthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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