This dive site, La Caye D Obian, is renowned for its vibrant marine life and a unique underwater cave feature located off the coast of Martinique, France. Divers navigate to a caye where a small cave offers exploration. Within the cave, a distinctive statue, placed by a filmmaker, can be found (requiring a lamp). The main challenge lies in maintaining excellent buoyancy control, especially within the cave, as its sandy, muddy bottom is highly susceptible to silting from fin movements.
The site is teeming with an abundance of marine animals, justifying its description as "richly populated with fish!". Divers can expect to encounter fish in every direction, numerous lobsters, and impressive schools of gorette, pike-perch, king mackerel, and barracuda. Majestic rays are also a highlight, often seen gliding gracefully throughout the site.
The best time to visit La Caye D Obian is generally during the dry season months (December to May) for optimal conditions. Divers should prioritize superior buoyancy skills, particularly when entering the cave, to avoid disturbing the delicate silt. This site is highly recommended for wide-angle photography due to the large schools of fish and big pelagics, and also offers intriguing subjects for freedivers given its moderate depth and interesting cave feature.
