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Black Rock

Black Rock is a dive we always try to hit when we're in Roatán. It’s a continuation of the West End Wall, but has its own distinct feel, more rugged and less traversed. The reef here is a maze of crags and crevices, particularly great for hunting out the smaller critters. We’ve found everything from Saddle Stargazers peeking out of the sand to the tiny, shy Jawfish with their mouthfuls of eggs. The wall itself isn't a sheer drop, more of a stepped descent to around 20 metres, peppered with giant barrel sponges that feel ancient and soft corals that glow in the ambient light. Keep your eyes peeled for the Dusky Blennies – they are everywhere if you know where to look, bobbing their heads from empty worm holes. Our favourite time to dive Black Rock is early morning, before the dive boats from West End hit their stride. You get a quieter experience and sometimes, if you're lucky, the larger Yellow Jacks cruise by in tight schools, silhouetted against the morning sun. Just remember that currents can pick up here, so be ready for a drift if the conditions dictate.