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Wildlife Reef

Wildlife Reef is exactly what it sounds like, a sprawling canvas of coral fingers reaching out into sandy plains. We love its gentle nature, a perfect spot to really slow down and observe. You'll often find us hovering over the sand patches, specifically looking for the elusive Okapi Gobies or a Secretary Blenny peeking from its hole – they’re surprisingly charismatic. The max depth of 16 metres means plenty of bottom time, and the average 26-metre visibility lets you soak in the details. Drifting along, we usually spot nurse sharks dozing under ledges, their rough skin contrasting with the smooth coral. Turtles are practically a guarantee, munching away on sponges. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too: we've seen everything from tiny Hourglass Clingfish clinging to corals to schools of Little-eye Herring shimmering in the blue. It’s a photographer's dream for macro life, but also excellent for just enjoying the general buzz of a healthy Caribbean reef. We’d suggest an early morning dive here, before any boat traffic, when the reef feels like it’s just waking up.