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La Piscine

La Piscine, or "The Pool" if your French is rusty, is a site we’ve always enjoyed for its unique feel. It’s not about massive pelagics here, though you might get a surprise. What we love is the way the light plays through the water, particularly on a sunny afternoon. You drop into this natural amphitheatre, surrounded by sponges and corals, and the surface above often shimmers, almost like looking up through mercury. It’s an easy dive, perfect for knocking the rust off or for newer divers. We often see huge schools of Bicolor Damselfish swarming over the reef, and Orangespotted Filefish are pretty common, just drifting along. Keep an eye on the sand patches for Spotted Goatfish sifting away, leaving little puffs as they go. It’s a gentle, calming dive, ideal for photographers wanting to capture that quintessential Caribbean light. We’d suggest going in the early afternoon for the best illumination. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a Flat Needlefish just below the surface, looking like a tiny, living arrow.