Not EvaluatedPortuguese Man-of-war
Physalia physalis
Near Bonaire
Wall-like formations, unusual for Bonaire, with slopes and sand channels dropping towards 36 m. At around 18 m the reef is carpeted in plate coral.
Depth
5–40 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
A site in northern Bonaire famous for its excellent panoramic visibility, ideal for wide-angle photography.
Bonaire National Marine Park (STINAPA), created 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
It has become very popular because turtles are regularly seen here.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (Bonaire National Marine Park); bonaire.com; STINAPA; Scuba Diving Magazine; bonairepros.com
1 park within 30 km.
What is there to see on land, near this site?
9 km away
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Same country: Netherlands
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Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore
Best season
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
20 USD / dive
Same country: Netherlands
Netherlands