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Grenada

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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 approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

2.3k Sightings
J
173
F
209
M
228
A
194
M
241
J
107
J
220
A
262
S
182
O
199
N
145
D
181

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

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

922 Sightings
J
33
F
83
M
81
A
104
M
113
J
80
J
127
A
103
S
69
O
52
N
37
D
40

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

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

859 Sightings
J
118
F
69
M
47
A
69
M
83
J
37
J
64
A
99
S
62
O
66
N
57
D
88

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

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

392 Sightings
J
15
F
30
M
15
A
18
M
43
J
6
J
25
A
79
S
47
O
68
N
28
D
18
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

264 Sightings
J
15
F
11
M
21
A
23
M
31
J
14
J
28
A
21
S
26
O
32
N
35
D
7

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

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

218 Sightings
J
30
F
35
M
24
A
12
M
16
J
15
J
24
A
20
S
10
O
4
N
9
D
19
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

197 Sightings
J
17
F
17
M
9
A
26
M
19
J
12
J
11
A
9
S
35
O
25
N
12
D
5

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

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

Lionfish

2.3k Sightings
J
218
F
225
M
170
A
194
M
234
J
135
J
174
A
249
S
208
O
199
N
150
D
162

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

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

2.1k Sightings
J
141
F
179
M
156
A
206
M
228
J
136
J
201
A
197
S
193
O
167
N
118
D
158

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

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

1.9k Sightings
J
122
F
172
M
176
A
185
M
176
J
116
J
173
A
216
S
146
O
155
N
116
D
158

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

1.5k Sightings
J
98
F
92
M
115
A
157
M
157
J
79
J
203
A
146
S
151
O
114
N
66
D
108

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

1.4k Sightings
J
89
F
95
M
126
A
155
M
193
J
106
J
158
A
127
S
128
O
77
N
53
D
97

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

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

1.3k Sightings
J
89
F
91
M
128
A
129
M
149
J
69
J
123
A
127
S
117
O
92
N
75
D
102

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

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

913 Sightings
J
96
F
88
M
78
A
61
M
79
J
51
J
65
A
113
S
69
O
68
N
82
D
63

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

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish

864 Sightings
J
36
F
60
M
65
A
106
M
121
J
59
J
97
A
80
S
89
O
56
N
31
D
64

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

852 Sightings
J
51
F
63
M
83
A
91
M
99
J
38
J
58
A
67
S
81
O
85
N
68
D
68

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

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

845 Sightings
J
53
F
59
M
69
A
76
M
130
J
39
J
112
A
95
S
81
O
56
N
37
D
38

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

Total number of species approx.: 2

Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark

841 Sightings
J
63
F
70
M
81
A
64
M
90
J
64
J
52
A
111
S
71
O
46
N
66
D
63

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

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

798 Sightings
J
44
F
53
M
67
A
112
M
89
J
43
J
104
A
93
S
99
O
42
N
15
D
37

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

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

790 Sightings
J
37
F
66
M
52
A
79
M
101
J
64
J
74
A
115
S
74
O
48
N
41
D
39

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

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

672 Sightings
J
38
F
34
M
43
A
63
M
108
J
74
J
60
A
83
S
83
O
34
N
11
D
41

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

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

653 Sightings
J
22
F
48
M
56
A
84
M
69
J
41
J
94
A
67
S
73
O
27
N
32
D
40

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

Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

651 Sightings
J
51
F
55
M
72
A
59
M
52
J
32
J
65
A
70
S
54
O
57
N
41
D
43

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

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

507 Sightings
J
18
F
31
M
22
A
64
M
62
J
29
J
73
A
78
S
67
O
24
N
13
D
26

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

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

495 Sightings
J
23
F
27
M
42
A
65
M
69
J
38
J
58
A
55
S
46
O
35
N
7
D
30

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

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish

490 Sightings
J
21
F
41
M
65
A
35
M
50
J
40
J
51
A
77
S
49
O
20
N
24
D
17

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

Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobster

Lobster

485 Sightings
J
73
F
58
M
39
A
36
M
36
J
23
J
42
A
63
S
9
O
29
N
60
D
17

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

440 Sightings
J
19
F
15
M
22
A
25
M
55
J
53
J
53
A
81
S
53
O
25
N
13
D
26

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

413 Sightings
J
13
F
24
M
17
A
25
M
64
J
22
J
55
A
55
S
57
O
44
N
13
D
24

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

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

385 Sightings
J
29
F
29
M
35
A
32
M
24
J
25
J
23
A
74
S
26
O
35
N
34
D
19

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

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

330 Sightings
J
15
F
27
M
27
A
13
M
33
J
16
J
43
A
81
S
33
O
23
N
12
D
7

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

325 Sightings
J
21
F
35
M
28
A
23
M
52
J
17
J
38
A
24
S
26
O
38
N
13
D
10
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

226 Sightings
J
9
F
30
M
7
A
26
M
19
J
16
J
11
A
38
S
12
O
16
N
14
D
28

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

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

181 Sightings
J
7
F
6
M
6
A
8
M
14
J
2
J
40
A
29
S
32
O
20
N
1
D
16

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

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

108 Sightings
J
5
F
10
M
7
A
6
M
13
J
4
J
3
A
22
S
14
O
13
N
5
D
6

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

Total number of species approx.: 300

Squid

Squid

85 Sightings
J
2
F
2
M
4
A
7
M
19
J
10
J
15
A
7
S
3
O
10
N
5
D
1

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

Total number of species approx.: 300

Snake Eel

Snake Eel

81 Sightings
J
8
F
7
M
6
A
8
M
7
J
4
J
3
A
11
S
12
O
6
N
7
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

78 Sightings
J
1
F
3
M
6
A
6
M
13
J
5
J
14
A
5
S
18
O
2
N
5
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

67 Sightings
J
9
F
9
M
10
A
0
M
6
J
3
J
3
A
7
S
4
O
10
N
2
D
4

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pipefish

Pipefish

63 Sightings
J
5
F
2
M
1
A
8
M
7
J
3
J
4
A
7
S
8
O
1
N
15
D
2