Surprise Reef

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Pristine coral can be found on this sea mount that is due west from San Luis beach. This is one of several seamounts that were unaffected by dredging in the ’60’s.Several great anemone beds and numerous reef fish can be seen.Accessible by boat only

Several large anemone beds can be seen, with numerous dusky anemone fish. Juvenile Napoleon Wrasses are often found here. The coral is in pristine at this seldom-visited reef.

Dive Activity

Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Moray Eel

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Green Turtle

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Stingrays

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Jackfish

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Lionfish

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Pufferfish

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Shrimp

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Spiny Lobster

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Crab

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