Rays Rise
Shallow fringe reef and sand flats with abundant rays.
Boat Access
4m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, Rays Rise, offers a unique experience along a fringe reef bordering a substantial sandy area. Divers can explore the edges of this reef, keeping an eye out for fascinating marine life. The sand provides habitat for large southern stingrays and garden eels, while queen conch are also frequently spotted in these areas. Rocky formations add to the diversity, creating ideal spaces for lobster and eels. It’s a great location for observing a variety of underwater species in a relatively accessible environment.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
turtlecoral reef
Marine Life
southern stingraygarden eelqueen conchspiny lobstermoray eelparrotfishangelfishdamselfishbrain coralsea fan
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Very shallow max depth of 5 meters is accessible to all.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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