Richmond Vale Coral Nursery

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© Richmond Vale Diving and Hiking Center, VC003 Chateaubelair
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Richmond Vale Coral Nursery

★★★★☆ (27)

The 3rd of June 2020, the Climate Compliance Team from Richmond Vale Academy installed 3 coral trees. After having lessons and studies about the important of Coral Reef and how they are under treat of our current way of living, we decided put our new knowledge and understanding into action.

A coral nursery currently consist of 3 coral trees with Elkhorn (Acropora palmata) has been establish. The coral fragments has been collected from two locations.

Dive Activity

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro
Middle Cay (★5.0)

Middle Cay (★5.0)

Middle Cay max 28m/92ft - After a negative entry, this dive starts with a whip coral and gorgonian forest, it slowly turns into a steeply sloping reef starting at 15m/50ft and eventually reaching 28m/92ft.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
The Wall - West Cay (★5.0)

The Wall - West Cay (★5.0)

The start of the dive is a dramatic swim over a shallow ledge where you find yourself infront of the deep blue. At the bottom of the wall there are swim-throughs which occasionally hide nurse sharks. The dive usually culminates at a shallow shelf on the southernmost tip where the currents meet.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
New Moon (★5.0)

New Moon (★5.0)

New Moon (max 40m/130ft) - Intermediate divers freely descend into 8m/25ft onto a sloping reef with boulder formations. The sheer wall dominates the middle portion of this dive reaching depths of 30m/100ft+, the currents mean that this site can be dived either way.
Mares
Moonhole Cave (★4.8)

Moonhole Cave (★4.8)

Divers descend into 9m/30ft of blue water with a wall on one side and rolling reef meet the sand at 15m/50ft. The reef steeply inclines to 28m/92ft with larger boulders and formations in the shallower area covered in colourful sponges. At 8m/25ft a wide cavern appears and divers can check it out for nurse sharks.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Moonhole (★4.3)

Moonhole (★4.3)

Twenty minutes from Dive Bequia, Moonhole is a sheltered cove suitable to dive on most days. The reef slopes towards a sand bottom and can be dived anywhere between 20 and a maximum depth of 80+ feet. Towards the corner heading to the north you may experience a strong current which can go in either direction.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Moonhole Wreck (★5.0)

Moonhole Wreck (★5.0)

The wreck of Rick’s H, a local cargo freighter max 40m/130ft - A good sized ship lying in a sandy basin surrounded by turtle grass. The bow lies at 34m/112ft and the stern rest at 27m/89ft.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Deep Boulders (★5.0)

Deep Boulders (★5.0)

Max Depth 27m/90ft - Starting from the mooring at the end of Boulders, descend down the steep slope and explore the huge boulders sitting at a depth of 20m/70ft, then head deeper South exploring under a ledge at 27m/90ft for nurse sharks and then ending the dive around the point into Moonhole.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
The Boulders (★4.9)

The Boulders (★4.9)

A favourite site for many divers, can be dived at a multitude of depths between 12m/40ft and 30m/100ft. The start of the dive is a sloping vibrant reef down to sand at 15m/50ft. This site has fixed moorings at both ends of the dive and makes for a great drift dive either direction depending on the current.
Aqualung
Ship’s Stern (★3.9)

Ship’s Stern (★3.9)

Ship’s Stern (max 18m/60ft) - A sloping colourful reef which meets the sand at 15m/50ft. This site is full of nooks to search beneath for spiny lobster, spanish lobster and spotted moray whilst gently drifting along, a whip coral and gorgonian forest stem out from along the reef.
Aqualung
Devil’s Table (★4.7)

Devil’s Table (★4.7)

Devils Table (max 18m/60ft) - Our closest dive site, this is a great dive for both beginners and intermediate divers. Starting in the sheltered Rocky Bay you make your way along the reef which gradually gets deeper and the dive ends at the mooring after the cardinal marker. Great dive for macro photographers!
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Rocky Bay (★4.3)

Rocky Bay (★4.3)

Rocky Bay (max 18m/60ft) our closest dive site, this is a great site for both beginners and intermediate divers. Starting in the sheltered Rocky Bay you make your way along the reef which gradually gets deeper and the dive ends at the mooring after the cardinal marker. This is a super dive for macro photographers.
Mares
Coral Nursery (★4.5)

Coral Nursery (★4.5)

Very close to the dive shop, within just a few minutes boat ride is an coral nursery. Fragments of coral are attached to self-made “trees“ to try to encourage them to grow. Ask the center about the current coral restoration projects or get certified in Coral ID!
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Three Wrecks (★4.1)

Three Wrecks (★4.1)

Divers descend onto Devil’s Table reef in 5m/15ft of water, slowly deeper an ATM machine can be seen at 20m/68ft. The first wreck of a yacht, the Viviana, lies at 27m/85ft, the second yacht, lies at 14m/50ft, the dive ends at the Strattman tug with the mooring at 5m/15ft on top of the wreck.
Mares
Stratmann Wreck (★4.6)

Stratmann Wreck (★4.6)

Stratmann Wreck (max 18m/60ft) - The Stratmann tug is an interesting wreck to explore for intermediate divers and ends with the beautiful Devil’s Table reef. The stern sits on the sand in 18m/60ft, and the top makes for a great safety stop at 5m/15ft.
Aqualung
North-West Point (★4.4)

North-West Point (★4.4)

North-West Point a truly memorable dive for intermediate divers along a healthy, vibrant reef which starts at 7m/25ft and drops to 25m/82ft. This site is dived depending on the current.
Mares
Brown’s Bay (★4.0)

Brown’s Bay (★4.0)

Just a quick boat ride from our dive shop in Port Elizabeth, is this stunning dive for beginners through to intermediate, starting at 5m/15ft and gently sloping down to 15m/45ft. Usually the current runs South-North so it makes for a wonderfu drift dive, following along the reef as the current takes you.
Mares
Almond Tree (★3.7)

Almond Tree (★3.7)

About a 15 minute drive to the Almond Tree from the harbour is a nice sloping reef, usually dived as a gentle drift dive from South-North, great for beginners or advanced with a max depth of 21m/70ft, ending the dive on the shallow coral heads for the safety stop. gorgonian tree field of them.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Cathedral (★4.8)

Cathedral (★4.8)

Cathedral (max 30m/100ft) - This site can be dived either way depending on the prevailing currents. This is a steeply sloping reef starting at 5m/15ft and descending down to the sandy sea floor.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Robyn’s Reef (★4.7)

Robyn’s Reef (★4.7)

Robyn’s Reef (max 21m/70ft) - Intermediate divers start at the frogfish haven of ’Flat Rock’ and gently work their way down the steep reef slope to the sandy bottom, this is an enjoyable drift dive.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Flat Rock (★4.6)

Flat Rock (★4.6)

Just 20 minutes drive from the dive centre is the dive at Flat Rock, it has a maximum depth of 21m/70ft, and is typically dived as a drift dive from North-South and ending on a beautiful sloping reef for the safety stop.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
The Bullet (★4.0)

The Bullet (★4.0)

Expert Divers only! The Bullet is an exhilarating dive with unpredictable currents. Be ready for a wild ride! Maximum depth 28m/90 ft. Private charter only, dived as a 2 tank dive due to distance.
Mares
L’Anse Chemin/Long Point (★5.0)

L’Anse Chemin/Long Point (★5.0)

Around a 30 minute drive from the dive shop is the beautiful L’Anse Chemin or Long Point dive site. Advanced divers use the often strong currents to drift along this beautiful steeply sloping reef, down to max depth of 30m/100ft, shallowing up along the point to complete a safety stop.
Mares
Bequia Head (★4.8)

Bequia Head (★4.8)

Long drive from the dive shop, this dive site is exposed to extremely strong currents and rough seas therefore only dived in perfect conditions and by expert divers only. Max depth 40m/120ft along steeply sloping reef, this is a drift dive with negative entry as no moorings and all divers must have their own SMB.
Mares
Petit Byahau (★4.2)

Petit Byahau (★4.2)

A very popular dive site for all four dive centers in St. Vincent. Be aware that you can meet other divers here while you explore the site. Can only be accessed by boat.
Richmond Vale Diving and Hiking Center, VC003 Chateaubelair
Rock Side (★4.5)

Rock Side (★4.5)

Shore dive in combination with a nice lunch or just a cheese cake at Rock Side Cafe, made with love by Rosi and Orlando.This dive site can also be done by boat from Richmond Vale Diving and Hiking Center.