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Black Coral

Also known as: Black Coral Reef

The site is named after its soft black coral bushes, a sight few divers know. Long whip corals, barrel sponges of 1 to 1.5 m and purple and yellow sea cucumbers that filter plankton from the water are further highlights. Squirrelfish, large groupers and snapper live on the reef. In good conditions divers can return mid-water to the main reef and often meet turtles and rays, occasionally even a sailfish. The plankton-rich water of the bay also makes it a place for whale sharks and manta rays in season.

Divesite facts

Level
Advanced
Categories
Reef
Typical depth range
30 to 45 m

Tags

reef black coral whip corals barrel sponges sea cucumbers groupers turtle ray

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