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Description: As the name implies this site is full of aquatic life. here a diver can find the rare jolthead porgy and be surrounded by schools of creole wrasse, bermuda chubs and yellow tails snappers. from its crest the small reef wall descends to 20ft where there are large sand patches, here you can see yellow jawfish and goat fish using their whiskers to probe for food in the sand.

Description: The dive site offers a variety of options. the bouy is found over a large plateau with many coral outcroppig at 40ft. from here, depending on the preference of the diver, it is possible to go toward the wall in the direction of the coast and do a shallow dive. there you will find an area with ample natural light, ideal for photography or videography. when going seaward, a diver will find a wall that descends to 60ft where it meets a sandy, almost flat bottom. from here there is a gradual slope that takes you down to 80ft where the declines then becomes more pronouced, leading to a notoriously steep descent. these large and deep sandy areas give the diver an oportunity to see the queen conch or perhaps big hermit crabs hiding in their shells for protection.

Description: Named apropriately, not only does this site display a huge variety of fish, but there'salso an impressive topography to navigatw and explore. the bouy at this site is found at 25ft in a coral patch surrounded by crevices that are 40ft deep. the shallowest point of the reef wall at 10ft is inhabited by brain coral and gorgonians. here a diver can observe red lip blennies as well as the striking juvenile yellow tail damsel fish. from here the reef inclines just slightly to 40ft all the way to the edge of the wall where it drops.

Description: Pablo's place - Located near the west point of the island, this dive site clearly demonstrates how southern dive sites differ from those found in the west. An east to west current of varying strenght is most commonly found here. deep water sea fans and other gargonians take advantage of the nutrients found in the current by using their branched structure to filter feed.

Description: This is a great site for photography due to the bright sandy areas that reflect the sun, providing abundant natural light. when using the mooring located on the sand patch, you can find a narrow swim thru by following the sand channel out to the wall. the swim thru begins at 20ft and it exits the reef face at 50 ft. the reef crest sits on about 10 to 20 ft of water and run down to the sandy bottom at depths randing from 50 to 80ft.

Description: This is a very ell rounded site. its location is great for snorkelers to enjoy various brain coral and gorgonians, as well as a wide variety of fish feeding on the nutrient rich water brought in by the lagoon. for the diver, the upper part of the reef face descends from the crest to 40ft, here you will see the wide sand patches and crevices that run perpendicular to the coast. there is an impressive wall that descends to 100ft where it meets a sandy bottom, from here it continues its decent to a second wall that does down to more than 500ft. keep and eye out for black coral colories dispersed along the wall face.

Description: This is an ideal site for snorkelers at shallow depths and for the divers who likes to enjoy a long bottom time. there are two bouys at 20ft on a band of sand close to the reef crest. here a diver should try and observe up-close the lizard fish as he buries himself in preparation to ambush his prey. going seaward the upper part the reef face has a depth shallower than 15ft. in this same area, colonized with blade fire coral and elk horn coral, the reef can almost touch the surface. the face drops down to 40ft where it meets a wie sandy bottom that continues out seaward. the wall has some crevices and a cavern where a diver can find the channek clinging crab.

Description: West End Wall, The secret and elusive treasures that can be found at this site are what make it unique. The upper part of the reef face decends from the iron shore coast to 20FT where it then drops dramatically to 90ft. there you will find a sandy bottom where the descent continues to depths beyond recreational dive limits. with good visibility a diver can successfully spot the silhoutte of the ship wreck Josie Jay that rests at a depth of 200Ft.

Description: As the name suggests, this site is a channe; that crosses the crest of the reef between the lagoon in front of west end and the reff face. the shallow bouy is located at 15ft in a sandy patch, following the turtle grass and algae covered bottom to the northwest, you will find the narrow entrance to the channel at 15ft. going seaward the algae bottom becomes sandy with sparse coral heads encrusted with mustard coral. the channel then becomes wider and deeper while the walls ascend high enough to almost touch the surface.

Description: This Site is great for every type of diver. for the snorkeler there are shallow that allows for up-close encounter with marine life. for the diver, this site provides different levels to explore and to observe how marine life changes depending on the light current. The reef face decends from the crest reef to a sand patch at 20ft where the bouy is located. from here the reef expands to an expansive plateau at 40/50 ft where u can find crevices and wide sand patches. As its name implies, it is not uncommon to see hawksbill turtles or the larger green turtle glidding through the water.

Description: Near the bouy located at 15ft, the reef remains almost flat due to the constant pounding of waves. however, this area is still filled with a variety of hard corals that have learned to adapt to the this harsh inviroment. you will also see a healthy comunity of young soft corals that has been slowly recuperating since roatans last big storm. from 15ft reef face descends slowly to 30ft and then falls more dramatically to 60ft where it is less taper off and continues down to a sandy 120ft bottom.

Description: This site is made up of various levels and therfore has something for all types of divers, going towards the coast there are flat shallows with some fire coral colonies. Due to its shallow depth, this area is ideal for snorkelers. on the upper level of the reef face divers will find a shelf with a sand patch at 20ft where the bouy is located. going from the bouy to the edge of the wall is quite a swim and can take about 5 to 10 minutes so plan your dive approprately. above the wall there is an extensive plateau cut by deep crevices with sandy bottoms. these deep crevices are always full of lige and definately worth exploring.

Description: This site is located between turtle crossing and sea quest deep. the reef of these two surroundings sites has more of a traditional wall shape that drops down to thee bottom. the plateau at three brothers however, displays a rather concave shaped topography, making it unique for this particular area. With the bouy marker attached near the edge of a sand patch at 50ft, the descent here is probably best suited for the advanced diver. from 50ft to a depth of 90ft, going down the bowl shapped bottom allows a diver to see the diverse stata of marine life that lives from one depth to the next and because of the depth of the plateau here, you can find examples of huge brain coral and a large finger coral colonies that have had years to mature.

Description: The site is named after a nearby small uninhabited island and bird sanctuary. The top of the reef is at 25 ft and the wall drops down to between 80-100 ft.
The site is packed with lots of colorful corals and a large variety of marine life can be found here, including Nurse Sharks, Turtles, Moray Eels, Spotted Eagle Rays as well as Trigger Fish, Grouper, Snapper and more.

Description: 110 feet under the surface off Roatan’s shore sits the Odyssey wreck. At 300 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 85 feet tall, this freighter is Roatan’s largest wreck dive, as well as one of the largest in the Caribbean. Intentionally sunk for divers in 2002, this ship is still intact and requires a more advanced skill level than the El Aguila to penetrate, so diving with a wreck diving certification is recommended.
The centersection of the Odyssey has collapsed, but the bow remains tall and upright–providing scenic views of the surrounding reef wall, a nearby sand patch, and the rest of the ship. Holes for divers have been cut into the sides of the ship, but to explore inside an underwater flashlight is required. Schools of large grouper, barracuda, tuna, and sharks have often been seen surrounding the wreck by divers. It is impossible to explore the entire wreck in its multi-level enormity in a single dive.
The Odyssey was donated by the Hydes of Hybur Limited after a devastating fire

Description: Old Bank

Description: Taviane

Description: The site has a large sandy area surrounded by reefs on both sides that drop to about 60 ft, from where the sandy area slopes down even deeper.
The site is ideal for finding Sea Horses, Pipe Fish and Pipe Horses, Flounders, various kinds of NudiBranch and even tiny Head Shield Slugs. Stingrays often feed in the sandy bottom.

Description: Dive site is known for its impressively steep wall drop-off down to below 140 ft+. When swimming along the wall there is a seemingly endless blue ocean on one side while on the other is a beautiful and vibrant reef. The top of the reef ranges from 20 ft to 45 ft with numerous interesting sand channels in the shallows.
Marine life: Spotted Eagle Rays, Barracudas, Moray Eels and Sea Turtles are often found here.

Description: Cara Cara

Description: Cannery Bank

Description: A gently sloping wall with soft coral overhangs, small crevices with king crabs and lobsters peering out, and sea fans swaying. A popular spot for hide and seek: look for well-camouflaged scorpion fish, banded coral shrimp tucked inside sponges, and flamingo tongues. Usually done as a drift dive. Suitable for all skill levels. Depth ranges from 25’ to past recreational dive limits. Sand channels make a coral maze on this gentle rolling hill at 40’. Colossal barrel sponges and soft corals cling to the reef‘s face. Sloping over the wall’s gradual edge, lofty coral heads create deep channels as it descends to 130’ and into the dark below.

Description: Dolphin Caves

Description: The site is located at the mouth of Utila harbor. The ship was sunk in 1998 and is the largest wreck on Utila. The wreck is a 100 ft long and its deepest point is at a 100 ft. The main deck is around 85 ft and the top of the 3-tiered bridge is at 65 ft.
There are several interesting areas of the wreck that can be entered and explored. Green Morays, Fire Worms and Sea Slugs are often seen on or in the ship.

Description: Located almost directly off the beach in West End, Half Moon Bay Wall is an easily accessible dive perfect for all diving levels. The reef starts at around 15 feet and continues to the top of a small, beautiful, semicircular wall that drops down to 150 feet and deeper. There are moorings at the wall for Dixie’s and Dive Master’s Choice here as well, due to the size of the reef and the abundance of marine life found in and around it. Flamingo tongues, gorgonians, black coral and orange elephant ear sponges line the sides of the wall, while schools of grouper, Blue Chromis, and Creole Wrasse dart around the sides.
Moray eels, lobsters, and turtles are also known to be frequently found in this area, while a tunnel further up along the reef is arguably the best place on the island to find Eagle Rays. The shallow nature of the top of the wall provides excellent visibility for the vibrant coral outcroppings that meet the white sand, although the plunging depth of the wall also promises mo

Description: "Duppy" is local slang for "Ghost" and refers to the way the sunlight sometimes casts ghostly shadows and lights off the wall. The top of the reef is at about 20-25 ft and to the west is a beautiful and wide sand channel sloping down to 60 ft before dropping over the wall, which drops down to more than 140 ft.
Large Barrel Sponges can be found along the wall, as well as big Grouper, Snapper, Turtles and more. On top of the reef there are always lots of colorful juvenile fish.

Description: The top of the reef is at about 10 ft with several sand patches on the way to the wall, which drops down to about 80 ft.
A large variety of coral is found here including colorful rope sponges. Look for Snapper, Moray Eels, Porcupine Pufferfish, Toad Fish, Hawksbill Turtles and Spotted Eagle Rays passing by. There also lots of little creatures on the reef and in the sand patches.