This dive site is named for its stunning underwater topography, which resembles a manicured Japanese garden. It features a gently sloping reef covered in a dense and colourful array of hard corals, giant barrel sponges, and rope sponges. The constant current provides nutrients that support a vibrant population of reef fish, making it a classic Tobago drift dive.
Japanese Gardens
Vibrant sloping reef with huge sponges and beautiful corals.
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 Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Hard Coral
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Green Sea Turtle
Giant Barrel Sponge
Southern Eagle Ray
Nurse Shark
Gorgonian
Creole Wrasse
Hawksbill Turtle
Turtle
Southern Stingray
French Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Potential for moderate to strong currents requires good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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