Nevis · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Reef
Coral Garden
Atlantic spadefish cruising among large sea fans
Coral Garden is an offshore coral reef about 3 km from the volcanic island of Nevis, set among large sea fans. It reaches 21 m and suits experienced divers, who come for the Atlantic spadefish, tropical reef fish and turtles it draws.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Nevis and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The reef carries large sea fans down to a maximum of 21 m. Atlantic spadefish move over the coral along with tropical fish, and turtles move among the fans on this offshore reef.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Nevis: Diving runs all year; hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the highest chance of a severe storm from August to November.
Sources
- Diving in Nevis — Liveaboard.com
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Cave & cavern
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