Alligator Head (Ocean Ridge)
Near Blue and John Crow Mountains
A community marine reserve on the north-east coast of Jamaica with reefs recovering after years of overfishing.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
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- Best time
- All year round
- Approx. price
- 40 USD / dive
A community marine reserve on the north-east coast of Jamaica with reefs recovering after years of overfishing.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
36 species documented in Alligator Head (Ocean Ridge)
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Critically EndangeredCoral cuerno de alce
Acropora palmata
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis
Caracola reina
Lobatus gigas
Chopa blanca
Kyphosus sectatrix
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Blue and John Crow Mountains
28 km away
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