Black Rock Reef

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Black Rock Reef

★★★★☆ (161)

Black Rock Reef features sandy channels, coral gardens, shallow hardpan, and freestanding coral heads with narrow passages. Ridges and a massive barrel sponge mark the vibrant site.

Bermuda Chub, Yellowtail Snapper, Barracudas, and Caribbean Reef Squid thrive amid coral heads. Lobsters, crabs, and shrimp hide under overhangs; vibrant coral gardens flourish.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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: 27

iStock-Global_Pics

Barracuda
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Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
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Green Turtle
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Squirrelfish
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
13 Sightings
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Blacktip Reef Shark
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
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Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
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Total number of species: 2

AdobeStock-hakbak

Nurse Shark
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Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species: 80

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Emperor
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Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
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Caribbean Reef Shark
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
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Total number of species: 60

iStock-Global_Pics

Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
6 Sightings
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Total number of species: 15

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Tuna
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Total number of species: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross

Shrimp
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Whitetip Reef Shark
4 Sightings
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Grey Reef Shark
4 Sightings
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Total number of species: 30

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Sand Eel
4 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel

Boxfish
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Total number of species: 120

AdobeStock-Composer.

Flounder
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Total number of species: 19

Alamy-Alex Mustard

Seal
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 2

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Tarpon
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 50

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Frogfish
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Total number of species: 30

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Stonefish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Ocean Frontiers Ltd.

344C Austin Conolly Dr, KYI-1801 East End, CYM

Dive Sites Nearby

Ocean Frontiers Ltd., KYI-1801 East End

Chub Hole (★4.5)

Southeast of the pin, the miniwall features a maze of tunnels, canyons, and archways. Northward, the reef opens with large overhangs and towering coral fingers.
Mares

Anchor Point (★4.4)

20 min boat ride from Compass Point Dive Resort. Mooring ball situated on the wall with a pin depth of 58 ft / 17 m. Mild to moderate current is often observed at this dive site. It is accessible via a shore entry but local knowledge is advised.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Sunset Reef (★4.2)

Five minute drive from the Compass Point Dock. A shallow reef system within the natural lagoon with protection from the prevalent swell from the barrier reef. A oasis of coral heads with an old Spanish anchor resting in the sand patch. The reef starts at a depth of 22 feet / 7 metres and travels up to 6 feet / 2 m
Scubapro

Three Sisters Cayman (★4.4)

Three Sisters, located off Grand Cayman’s East End, features three towering coral pinnacles named Agatha, Bertha, and Cleo. An open-topped canyon near the mooring pin provides a direct navigation path to the first formation, with the third pinnacle notably leaning at a depth of 70 feet.
Mares

River of Sands (★4.3)

River of Sands features a flat sandy bottom that drops at a 45-degree angle, flowing through narrow channels toward a main drop-off at 50 feet. This sheltered site is protected from strong currents and includes a network of overhangs, ledges, and narrow swim-throughs.
Aqualung

Playing Field (★4.5)

Playing Fields is a reef site located five minutes from the dock with depths from 25–65 feet. Three freestanding coral heads create a figure-eight navigation route. The site features a rubble bottom, a swim-through between primary formations, and active coral out-planting zones.
Aqualung

Pat’s Wall (★4.6)

Pat’s Wall is a deep East End wall dive named for Patricia Schaar. Located five minutes from the dock, it features a 60–100 foot depth range. The site is defined by towering coral spurs, steep-walled canyons, and a narrow swim-through running parallel to the drop-off.
Mares

Lighthouse Wall (★4.3)

Named after the nearby East End lighthouse, this wall dive features jagged rocky points and sandy channels that plunge from 50 feet into the abyss. The site is characterized by razor-thin formations and a deep wall section containing an old, encrusted rope suspended over the drop-off.
David S. (#3177691)

The Maze (★4.5)

Located five minutes from the dock, The Maze sits at 40–45 feet atop the wall. The site is characterized by a complex network of narrow canyons, buttresses, and pinnacles. A shallow sand bowl near the mooring pin allows for extended bottom time and easy navigation back to the boat.
Aqualung

Old Issac’s (★4.5)

Named after a 1662 settlement, this site features a ledge dropping from 25 to 50 feet near Compass Point. The layout includes a rubble bottom and a line of coral heads at 60 feet, alongside a dedicated coral nursery with 30-foot PVC out-planting structures.
Scubapro

Snapper Hole (★4.7)

Snapper Hole is a complex network of swim-throughs, tunnels, and caverns on the East End. Notable features include a cavern filmed for a BBC documentary, a massive 1872 Spanish-style anchor leaning against a coral head, and a mushroom-shaped formation known as Papa Smurf’s House.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Little Bluff Reef (★4.1)

Named after Little Bluff Bay, this site features shallow coral meadows ranging from 20 to 40 feet. It is characterized by low-relief coral fingers and rock spines that run north-south, acting as natural navigational aids. The area is known for its calm conditions and minimal current.
Scubapro

Split Rock (★4.3)

Split Rock is a wall dive defined by a narrow, carved canyon that divides the reef. The site features a ledge and multiple headlands to the west, all characterized by prolific black coral growth. Numerous tunnels and swim-throughs weave through the reef wall, accessible via a split descent.