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Grenada

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Explore Grenada

Grenada, celebrated as the "Wreck Diving Capital of the Caribbean," offers an unparalleled underwater adventure for divers of all experience levels. The island's volcanic origins have crafted a breathtaking underwater landscape filled with dramatic walls, pinnacles, and deep-sea trenches. These features create a unique environment where vibrant coral reefs coexist with historic shipwrecks. From shallow reefs perfect for beginners to the haunting depths of the renowned Bianca C, Grenada's dive sites offer a remarkable variety of experiences. The island's warm waters and exceptional year-round visibility make it an ideal destination for scuba enthusiasts. Whether you're embarking on a shore dive, venturing from a boat, or joining a liveaboard expedition, each dive presents a chance to encounter Grenada's diverse marine life. Expect to see everything from majestic marine megafauna to fascinating macro life hiding among the corals. Grenada's captivating underwater world promises discovery and excitement at every turn, inviting divers to explore its hidden treasures beneath the waves.

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Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory and depends on service quality.
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Dial Code
+1-473
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC−4

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Grenada

Grenada's waters are teeming with vibrant marine life, offering divers an exciting array of species to explore. Common reef fish such as creole wrasse, angelfish, and butterflyfish glide through the colorful corals, creating a picturesque underwater scene. In the open waters, divers may encounter larger species like barracuda and tarpon, which are frequently seen patrolling these areas.

Seasonal highlights include sightings of majestic eagle rays and nurse sharks, drawn by the island's nutrient-rich currents. Occasionally, divers may even spot the elusive hammerhead shark. The reefs also provide a habitat for a variety of crustaceans, including lobsters, crabs, and shrimp, along with camouflaged creatures like frogfish and scorpionfish. Whether exploring shipwrecks or coral gardens, Grenada's marine ecosystem promises a wealth of fascinating wildlife encounters throughout the year.

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.: 200

Moray Eel

2.3k Sightings
J
173
F
209
M
228
A
177
M
207
J
103
J
220
A
262
S
182
O
199
N
145
D
181

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

896 Sightings
J
33
F
83
M
81
A
88
M
103
J
80
J
127
A
103
S
69
O
52
N
37
D
40

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

858 Sightings
J
118
F
69
M
47
A
61
M
91
J
37
J
64
A
99
S
62
O
66
N
57
D
87

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

385 Sightings
J
15
F
30
M
15
A
16
M
40
J
4
J
25
A
79
S
47
O
68
N
28
D
18

Green Turtle

250 Sightings
J
15
F
11
M
21
A
20
M
21
J
14
J
28
A
21
S
26
O
32
N
35
D
6

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

222 Sightings
J
30
F
35
M
24
A
13
M
17
J
15
J
24
A
20
S
12
O
4
N
9
D
19

Hawksbill Turtle

198 Sightings
J
17
F
17
M
9
A
28
M
21
J
9
J
11
A
9
S
35
O
25
N
12
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

Lionfish

2.3k Sightings
J
218
F
225
M
170
A
199
M
208
J
131
J
174
A
249
S
208
O
193
N
150
D
162

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

2k Sightings
J
141
F
179
M
156
A
165
M
189
J
139
J
201
A
197
S
193
O
167
N
118
D
158

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

1.8k Sightings
J
122
F
172
M
176
A
145
M
154
J
116
J
173
A
216
S
146
O
155
N
116
D
158

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

1.4k Sightings
J
98
F
92
M
115
A
116
M
119
J
78
J
203
A
146
S
151
O
114
N
66
D
108

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

1.3k Sightings
J
89
F
95
M
126
A
125
M
161
J
105
J
158
A
127
S
128
O
77
N
53
D
97

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

1.3k Sightings
J
89
F
91
M
128
A
115
M
124
J
73
J
123
A
127
S
119
O
92
N
75
D
102

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

898 Sightings
J
96
F
88
M
78
A
53
M
70
J
51
J
65
A
113
S
71
O
68
N
82
D
63

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2

Nurse Shark

844 Sightings
J
63
F
70
M
81
A
62
M
94
J
65
J
52
A
111
S
71
O
46
N
66
D
63

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

841 Sightings
J
51
F
63
M
83
A
86
M
93
J
38
J
58
A
67
S
81
O
85
N
68
D
68

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Squirrelfish

830 Sightings
J
36
F
60
M
65
A
83
M
106
J
63
J
97
A
80
S
89
O
56
N
31
D
64

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

810 Sightings
J
53
F
59
M
69
A
63
M
108
J
39
J
112
A
95
S
81
O
56
N
37
D
38

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

760 Sightings
J
37
F
66
M
52
A
68
M
83
J
63
J
74
A
115
S
74
O
48
N
41
D
39

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

754 Sightings
J
44
F
53
M
67
A
78
M
79
J
43
J
104
A
93
S
99
O
42
N
15
D
37

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

647 Sightings
J
22
F
48
M
56
A
72
M
76
J
41
J
94
A
67
S
73
O
27
N
32
D
39

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

634 Sightings
J
51
F
55
M
72
A
52
M
44
J
30
J
65
A
70
S
54
O
57
N
41
D
43

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

Surgeonfish

633 Sightings
J
38
F
34
M
43
A
59
M
73
J
74
J
60
A
83
S
83
O
34
N
11
D
41

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

Porcupinefish

486 Sightings
J
21
F
41
M
65
A
32
M
49
J
40
J
51
A
77
S
49
O
20
N
24
D
17

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobster

485 Sightings
J
73
F
58
M
39
A
37
M
35
J
23
J
42
A
63
S
9
O
29
N
60
D
17

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

475 Sightings
J
23
F
27
M
42
A
53
M
61
J
38
J
58
A
55
S
46
O
35
N
7
D
30

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

469 Sightings
J
18
F
31
M
22
A
48
M
40
J
29
J
73
A
78
S
67
O
24
N
13
D
26

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

425 Sightings
J
19
F
15
M
22
A
21
M
44
J
53
J
53
A
81
S
53
O
25
N
13
D
26

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

399 Sightings
J
13
F
24
M
17
A
15
M
56
J
26
J
55
A
55
S
57
O
44
N
13
D
24

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

388 Sightings
J
29
F
29
M
35
A
33
M
25
J
26
J
23
A
74
S
26
O
35
N
34
D
19

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

330 Sightings
J
15
F
27
M
27
A
18
M
28
J
16
J
43
A
81
S
33
O
23
N
12
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

307 Sightings
J
21
F
35
M
28
A
15
M
44
J
15
J
38
A
24
S
26
O
38
N
13
D
10

Common Seahorse

214 Sightings
J
9
F
30
M
7
A
21
M
13
J
15
J
11
A
38
S
12
O
16
N
14
D
28

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

177 Sightings
J
7
F
6
M
6
A
7
M
11
J
2
J
40
A
29
S
32
O
20
N
1
D
16