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xuma Land And Sea Park - Exquisite reef, blue holes, drop-offs, og and Pup Reef - Situated in 35 feet of water, Dog and Pup reef
lies just off Dog Cay and Puppy Cay. The site consists of ridges
E Dcave and cavern dives.
of shoals and sand banks. Large schools of french grunts and snap-
P agoda Reef - Noted for its spectacular, high profile coral forma- per are seen here, along with porcupine pufferfish, queen angelfish,
tions grouper, spiny lobster, and occasional sea turtle.

L Eobster Reef - is a hot spot for schooling fish, lobster and other lizabeth Reef - Elizabeth reef lies adjacent to Elizabeth Island,
invertebrates. the next cay along from Stocking Island. A site that is perfect for

S tingray Reef - Ideal for fish observation, with many different snorkelers, Elizabeth reef is at its shallowest at 15 feet and reaches
species. Reaching a maximum depth of 45 feet, the tops of the a maximum depth of around 30 feet. It is a healthy fish nursery. The
topography of the coral, and regular sightings of a school of eagle

soft corals at this site start at around 20 feet. A rich variety of soft rays at this site makes it a favouridove site.

and hard corals provide protection for spotted moray eels, a resi-
dent green moray eel, an octopus or two, and a number of Carib-
azebo, Lobster and Turtle Reefs - These three beautiful reefs
Gbean spiny lobster. Fish species seen include peacock flounders, are situated close to each other along hte Northeast side of

sand tilefish, butterfly fish, blue tangs, wrasse, grunts and snapper. Stocking Island. They are surrounded by white sand and renage in

is between two small islands, benefiting from the flow of water in depths of 18 feet and 35 feet. There are often nurse sharks and yel-

the channel. It is an ideal reef for fish observation, with many dif- low stingrays to be found at these sites, and cowfish, filefish and

ferent species represented. As with Lobster and Pagoda Reefs, the trunkfish are just a few more of the fish species you can hope to see

shallow depth (45 feet or less) lends itself to long bottom times at these reefs.

devoted to observation and enjoyment.