MORN S - Diamond Rock
Morn S, lying just off Diamond Rock, isn't your typical Caribbean wreck. We love it because it’s a living piece of history, a schooner that went down in 1970, and now it’s a shallow, accessible habitat. At just two metres deep, it’s a perfect spot for divers new to wrecks, or those who just want a relaxed second dive with plenty to see. You'll find Morn S largely intact, though time and the ocean have softened its edges. The hull is still clearly discernible, the deck beams long gone, opening up the entire structure to light and fish. We often spot schools of snapper swirling through the ribs, and there are always angelfish poking around the remaining wooden planks. Look closely and you’ll find moray eels tucked into the darker corners, usually peeking out with just their heads visible. The ambient light here is incredible, illuminating the wreck’s entire length, making for some truly atmospheric photos. It’s not about penetration or deep exploration, but about appreciating how quickly a human construct can be reclaimed by the sea.
- Location
- Diamond Rock, Martinique, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 14.550000, -60.833332
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 2m
Marine Protected Area: Ilet Oscar
Best Time to Dive in Diamond Rock
The warmest water temperatures in Diamond Rock occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.5°C (air: 25.8°C)
- February: 27.5°C (air: 25.8°C)
- March: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
- April: 27.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
- May: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
- June: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
- July: 27.5°C (air: 27.6°C)
- August: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
- September: 27.5°C (air: 28.1°C)
- October: 27.5°C (air: 27.8°C)
- November: 27.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
- December: 27.5°C (air: 26.3°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Diamond Rock
- Abyss Plongée (wreck)
- Alpha Plongée
- An Dlo - 10-30m (reef)
- Calypso Plongée
- Corail Club Caraïbes
- Diamond s rock - 10-30m (pinnacle)
- Espace Plongée Martinique
- Le Diamant - 10-35m (drift)
- Mada Plongée
- MISSISSIPI - 3m (wreck)
- Nahoon Wreck - 10-30m (wreck)
- Plongée Passion
- TROPIC MERCHANT (PROBABLY) - 10m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to MORN S
- CANOPEE BLEUE
- Deep Turtle
- Espace Plongee Martinique - ["PADI"]
- NATIYABEL - SSI, PADI, CMAS, FFESSM, ANMP
- O FIL DE L’EAU - FFESSM, CMAS
- PLONGEE IMMERSION CARAIBES
Marine Life in Diamond Rock
Home to 369 recorded species including 327 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 8 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other.
Notable Species
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Greater Soapfish (Rypticus saponaceus) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Lawyer (Halichoeres radiatus) - Reef Fish
- Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) - Reef Fish
- Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
- Clown Wrasse (Halichoeres maculipinna) - Reef Fish
- Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
- Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
- Jack (Epinephelus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
- Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
- Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
- Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
- Blackfish (Globicephala macrorhynchus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Spotted Soapfish (Rypticus subbifrenatus) - Reef Fish
- Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish
- Cluck (Pareques acuminatus) - Reef Fish
- Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for MORN S
Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories