This dive site offers a rewarding experience when water clarity is optimal. The area is known for its abundant marine life, including graceful sea turtles and elegant eagle rays. Moray eels and lobsters are also commonly observed among the underwater terrain. Occasionally, sharks can be spotted within the small caverns found in this location. It’s a fascinating dive suitable for those who appreciate a varied underwater environment.
La Montosa Island
Varied terrain with turtles, rays, and small underwater caverns.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m 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 Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Reef Shark
Spiny Squat Lobster
Scorpionfish
Nurse Shark
Southern Eagle Ray
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Sea Turtle
Pufferfish
French Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features small caverns and variable visibility, requiring good buoyancy control and some experience.
Hazards:
overhead environmentvariable visibility
Current Strength:
Mild
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