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Basket Reef

Montego Bay, Jamaica
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Vibrant Jamaican reef known for its large basket sponges.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its massive, vibrant basket sponges that give the reef its name. The topography features a gently sloping wall with numerous overhangs and crevices, offering shelter to a diverse range of Caribbean marine life. It is considered one of the healthiest and most picturesque reefs in the Montego Bay area.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Basket spongesBarrel spongesAngelfishParrotfishNurse sharkSouthern stingraySpotted eagle rayCreole wrasseSea turtlesArrow crabsCleaner shrimp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Gentle sloping reef with moderate depths suitable for all divers.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.2°C

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