Grouper Grotto
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Located on Grand Cayman’s southeast corner, Grouper Grotto is a protected Grouper spawning zone. The reef starts at 20 feet with steep passages and low-ceilinged tunnels. Divers zigzag through swim-throughs and canyons toward deeper sandy areas at 60 feet. Advanced divers can try the tight Rabbit Hole swim-thru
Coneys, Graysbies, Nassau, Black, and Tiger Groupers thrive here; rare Goliath Groupers appear. Abundant Tarpon and Barracuda patrol. Sharks, turtles, Eagle Rays, soft corals, sponges
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 approx.: 27
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13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
14 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2
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Tarpon
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Squirrelfish
6 Sightings
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