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Black Wall

We’re big fans of wall dives, and Puerto Rico delivers with Black Wall. This site really kicks off at around 20 metres, dropping sharply into the blue, eventually reaching 40 metres and beyond. It’s covered in those deep-water black corals, which create a sort of sombre, ancient feel to the place. We’ve often found substantial groupers lurking in the overhangs, along with plenty of red hogfish and creole wrasse schooling in the current. Visibility here is usually excellent, giving you that sensation of flying along a sheer cliff face. You’ll want to be comfortable with your buoyancy and depth, as it’s easy to get absorbed in the wall and drift a little deeper than planned. Best to hit this one on a calm day, as the ride out can get choppy if there’s any significant swell. It’s a definite standout for advanced divers looking for a proper deep wall experience, where the thrill is in the scale and the elegant, dark corals.