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Grenada

Divesites
87
Centers
2
Wildlife
34
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Explore Grenada

Grenada, celebrated as the "Wreck Diving Capital of the Caribbean," offers an unparalleled underwater adventure for divers of all experience levels. The island's volcanic origins have crafted a breathtaking underwater landscape filled with dramatic walls, pinnacles, and deep-sea trenches. These features create a unique environment where vibrant coral reefs coexist with historic shipwrecks. From shallow reefs perfect for beginners to the haunting depths of the renowned Bianca C, Grenada's dive sites offer a remarkable variety of experiences. The island's warm waters and exceptional year-round visibility make it an ideal destination for scuba enthusiasts. Whether you're embarking on a shore dive, venturing from a boat, or joining a liveaboard expedition, each dive presents a chance to encounter Grenada's diverse marine life. Expect to see everything from majestic marine megafauna to fascinating macro life hiding among the corals. Grenada's captivating underwater world promises discovery and excitement at every turn, inviting divers to explore its hidden treasures beneath the waves.

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G
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory and depends on service quality.
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Dial Code
+1-473
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC−4

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Grenada

Grenada's waters are teeming with vibrant marine life, offering divers an exciting array of species to explore. Common reef fish such as creole wrasse, angelfish, and butterflyfish glide through the colorful corals, creating a picturesque underwater scene. In the open waters, divers may encounter larger species like barracuda and tarpon, which are frequently seen patrolling these areas.

Seasonal highlights include sightings of majestic eagle rays and nurse sharks, drawn by the island's nutrient-rich currents. Occasionally, divers may even spot the elusive hammerhead shark. The reefs also provide a habitat for a variety of crustaceans, including lobsters, crabs, and shrimp, along with camouflaged creatures like frogfish and scorpionfish. Whether exploring shipwrecks or coral gardens, Grenada's marine ecosystem promises a wealth of fascinating wildlife encounters throughout the year.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

2.2k Sightings
J
172
F
182
M
192
A
168
M
207
J
103
J
220
A
262
S
182
O
199
N
145
D
181

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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

895 Sightings
J
33
F
83
M
81
A
87
M
103
J
80
J
127
A
103
S
69
O
52
N
37
D
40

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Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

856 Sightings
J
118
F
63
M
51
A
62
M
91
J
37
J
64
A
99
S
62
O
66
N
56
D
87

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

386 Sightings
J
15
F
32
M
13
A
17
M
40
J
4
J
25
A
79
S
47
O
68
N
28
D
18

Green Turtle

249 Sightings
J
15
F
11
M
16
A
24
M
21
J
14
J
28
A
21
S
26
O
32
N
35
D
6

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Total number of species: 25

Eagle Ray

213 Sightings
J
30
F
32
M
18
A
13
M
17
J
15
J
24
A
20
S
12
O
4
N
9
D
19

Hawksbill Turtle

186 Sightings
J
17
F
9
M
7
A
26
M
21
J
9
J
11
A
9
S
35
O
25
N
12
D
5

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Total number of species: 12

Lionfish

2.2k Sightings
J
218
F
210
M
156
A
179
M
208
J
131
J
174
A
249
S
208
O
193
N
150
D
162

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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

2k Sightings
J
140
F
167
M
147
A
155
M
189
J
139
J
201
A
197
S
193
O
167
N
117
D
158

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Total number of species: 3

Trumpetfish

1.8k Sightings
J
121
F
161
M
156
A
141
M
154
J
116
J
173
A
216
S
146
O
155
N
116
D
158

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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

1.4k Sightings
J
98
F
90
M
113
A
117
M
119
J
78
J
203
A
146
S
151
O
114
N
66
D
108

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Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

1.4k Sightings
J
89
F
102
M
135
A
122
M
161
J
105
J
158
A
127
S
128
O
77
N
53
D
97

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Total number of species: 25

Boxfish

1.2k Sightings
J
88
F
82
M
117
A
118
M
124
J
73
J
123
A
127
S
119
O
92
N
75
D
102

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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

884 Sightings
J
96
F
79
M
76
A
50
M
70
J
51
J
65
A
113
S
71
O
68
N
82
D
63

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Total number of species: 60

Squirrelfish

834 Sightings
J
36
F
63
M
68
A
81
M
106
J
63
J
97
A
80
S
89
O
56
N
31
D
64

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Total number of species: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

830 Sightings
J
53
F
59
M
79
A
73
M
108
J
39
J
112
A
95
S
81
O
56
N
37
D
38

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Total number of species: 2

Nurse Shark

826 Sightings
J
63
F
62
M
73
A
60
M
94
J
65
J
52
A
111
S
71
O
46
N
66
D
63

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Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

818 Sightings
J
51
F
53
M
73
A
83
M
93
J
38
J
58
A
67
S
81
O
85
N
68
D
68

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Total number of species: 110

Snapper

766 Sightings
J
37
F
61
M
65
A
67
M
83
J
63
J
74
A
115
S
74
O
48
N
40
D
39

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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

755 Sightings
J
44
F
51
M
68
A
80
M
79
J
43
J
104
A
93
S
99
O
42
N
15
D
37

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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

640 Sightings
J
18
F
48
M
56
A
69
M
76
J
41
J
94
A
67
S
73
O
27
N
32
D
39

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Total number of species: 85

Surgeonfish

633 Sightings
J
38
F
34
M
43
A
59
M
73
J
74
J
60
A
83
S
83
O
34
N
11
D
41

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Total number of species: 60

Spiny Lobster

593 Sightings
J
51
F
38
M
52
A
48
M
44
J
30
J
65
A
70
S
54
O
57
N
41
D
43

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Total number of species: 55

Lobster

488 Sightings
J
73
F
58
M
41
A
38
M
35
J
23
J
42
A
63
S
9
O
29
N
60
D
17

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Total number of species: 20

Porcupinefish

484 Sightings
J
21
F
41
M
61
A
34
M
49
J
40
J
51
A
77
S
49
O
20
N
24
D
17

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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

474 Sightings
J
23
F
27
M
42
A
52
M
61
J
38
J
58
A
55
S
46
O
35
N
7
D
30

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Total number of species: 60

Soldierfish

474 Sightings
J
18
F
31
M
25
A
50
M
40
J
29
J
73
A
78
S
67
O
24
N
13
D
26

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Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

427 Sightings
J
19
F
15
M
22
A
23
M
44
J
53
J
53
A
81
S
53
O
25
N
13
D
26

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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

417 Sightings
J
13
F
23
M
34
A
17
M
56
J
26
J
55
A
55
S
57
O
44
N
13
D
24

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

383 Sightings
J
29
F
25
M
33
A
34
M
25
J
26
J
23
A
74
S
26
O
35
N
34
D
19

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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

341 Sightings
J
15
F
29
M
36
A
18
M
28
J
16
J
43
A
81
S
33
O
23
N
12
D
7

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

304 Sightings
J
21
F
33
M
24
A
18
M
44
J
15
J
38
A
24
S
26
O
38
N
13
D
10

Common Seahorse

214 Sightings
J
9
F
29
M
3
A
26
M
13
J
15
J
11
A
38
S
12
O
16
N
14
D
28

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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish

180 Sightings
J
7
F
7
M
9
A
6
M
11
J
2
J
40
A
29
S
32
O
20
N
1
D
16