Sloping reefMarine Protected Area

1000 Steps (Bonaire)

Near Bonaire

Depth: 5–40 mLevel: Open WaterAll year round

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Bonaire's most iconic dive site; despite the name, only 67 steps lead down to an exceptional coral reef.

Depth

5–40 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

30 m

Bonaire's most iconic dive site; despite the name, only 67 steps lead down to an exceptional coral reef.

Protection status

Bonaire National Marine Park (STINAPA), established in 1979 and with national park status since 1999; it covers the waters from the high-water mark down to a depth of 60 m. Klein Bonaire was added as a protected nature reserve in 2001

Did you know?

There aren't a thousand steps: there are far fewer, but it feels like it when you're carrying your kit. Hence the name.

Sources consulted: Wikipedia (Bonaire National Marine Park) · bonaire.com · STINAPA · Scuba Diving Magazine · bonairepros.com

Location

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1 park within 30 km.