Grouper/basslets
Large patrollers of the reef
Large-mouthed, heavy-bodied groupers consist of several marine fish species from the family Serranidae, mainly from the genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca. You can go diving with various grouper species throughout the world’s oceans. They live in warm, tropical waters and like to patrol around reefs and shipwrecks.
One of the most famous groupers is the goliath grouper commonly found in the Caribbean Sea, which can grow up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) long and weigh 455 kg (1,000 lbs). Although most grouper do not grow this big, they are considered larger marine fish. Though most grouper are a dull brown or green, many species have bright, bold colored patterns, especially during their juvenile years. Explore the dive site below to see where you can go diving with grouper.
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★★★★☆ Okobe Thila
This amazing reef are 3 blocks. The biggest begins in the south between 80-100m long and it's full of corals, it would be nice we can start here. In the east we have another wonderful block a bit similar to east block Maya Thila covert full with corals. In the north is the smallest block. AOW or higher
★★★★☆ Frederiksted Pier
One of the top macro dives anywhere! Scattered ruins and columns are coral encrusted and provide habitat for many types of shallow sea life. The pier is 1526ft/465m long so lots to discover with a gradual westerly decline. Perfect for snorkeling & non-certified divers too.
★★★★☆ Badia de Tamariu
The boat jetty and the entrance to this house reef are only 30 m from the base. The most beautiful part of the bay is reserved for divers and swimmers and secured by a buoy line. This beautiful house reef offers something for everyone down to a maximum depth of 15 m.
★★★★☆ Canaloni
One of the most varied dives that can be carried out in the vicinity of the tourist port of Riva di Traiano, with a minimum depth of 10 meters and a maximum of about 27 meters, characterized by flat sand and rocks and rock tongues (canaloni) that are colonized by yellow gorgonians and red coral.
★★★★★ Byron I Shipwreck
The ship wreck is lying at the depth of 12-16 m. and suitable for all levels of divers. BYRON I was a cargo ship carrying 11.000 tons of sugar. The bad weather in the area caused the wreck of the cargo ship on January of 1985, which turned the salty sea water temporarily into “sweet“ water.
★★★★☆ Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center)
Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.