This dive site offers a unique experience. The area is known for its granite boulders, providing interesting formations and potential navigation challenges. Visibility appears good, with schools of fish observed. It's frequently visited by divers seeking lobster encounters. Due to the presence of rocks and the possibility of strong currents associated with the boulder field, it’s likely an intermediate dive.
Cousin Island
Granite boulders, rich marine life, potential for strong currents.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m 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
boulder fieldswim-throughsharkraycoral reefintermediatepotential strong currentswide anglemacro photography
Marine Life
Clownfish
Bannerfish
Stingray
Pufferfish
Sweetlip
Triggerfish
Honeycomb Grouper
California Spiny Lobster
Snapper
Nurse Shark
Southern Eagle Ray
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Surgeonfish
Scorpionfish
French Angelfish
Starfish
Boxfish
Trumpetfish
Pipefish
Common Lionfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Granite boulders create navigation challenges and potential for strong currents.
Hazards:
currentnavigationboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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