Chain Reef

Shallow reef with caves, overhangs, guitar sharks, and rays.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique opportunity to explore a largely undisturbed reef ecosystem. The area is relatively flat, providing calm conditions for divers, but features some intriguing caves and overhangs for exploration. It's known for its diverse marine life, including guitar sharks which are frequently spotted alongside tropical reef fish. You’ll also have the chance to observe round ribbontail rays gliding across sand patches between coral formations, as well as vibrant tropical flounders. Divers can expect to encounter a wide variety of fascinating nudibranch species and the captivating peacock mantis shrimps. This site provides an exciting experience for those seeking uncommon marine encounters.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

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

coral reefsharkcavernswim-throughmacro photographybeginner friendly

Marine Life

guitar sharkround ribbontail raytropical flounderpeacock mantis shrimpnudibranchlionfishtropical reef fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and calm conditions suit beginners; unique life and topography attract all.

Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 22.7°C

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Tide

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