Diving Sites at Anemone Reef
Anemone Reef lies just north of Shark Point and lies about five meters below the surface, making it a navigational hazard, though easy to find with a map or GPS on board. The site is named for the thousands of anemones that cling to the rocky reef. It’s covered with large sea fans and lovely purple and soft pink corals, making it one of the prettiest local dive sites we have.
Currents are often strong here, so the boat drops you off near the pinnacle; you descend and stay close to the rock, checking the current before starting to explore. You’ll head down into the sand to look for leopard or zebra sharks, which enjoy resting on the sandy bottom during the day. Then, you’ll circle the pinnacle during the dive, making a nice slow ascent to a safety stop for them to surface. There is something nice to see at any depth on this reef.
Anemone Reef Info
Maximum depth: 22 meters or 75 feet.
Difficulty level: Intermediate.
Visibility: 5-20 meters.
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