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FANTASY REEF THE PAVILLIONS

THE PINNACLE - This pinnacle is located in a channel, close to Gua- ALDERSON’S OUTSIDE
naja island. It stands on a sandy bottom at 135 feet, very close to the REEF RELIEF
channel wall, & rises 80 feet to a point about 55 feet below the surface. BLACK ROCK CANYON - Created by volcanic action, this conglom-
Several varieties of black coral are attached to the pinnacle, and there eration of caves, tunnels & deep cracks & crevices is one of the most
is a lot of life here. The best way to view it is to start at about 80 feet exciting dives around Guanaja. It’s common to turn a corner, or come
and spiral up and around it. The wall of the channel has some really out of a tunnel, & come across a sleeping shark or a big moray eel
beautiful coral along it at depths of only 10 to 30 feet. This makes for lounging in a hole. Bring your dive light for the caves & tunnels.
great diving. The tunnels are filled with silversides so numerous that
they block the light, creating an eerie feeling.

ELL’S GARDEN SAND CANYON

BAYMAN DROP ALDERSON INSIDE
DIANE’S REEF

WONDERFUL REEF

PARADISE REEF

SAND’S REEF

MICHAELS ROCK KEY - This site is famous for its cracks & crevices.
Here you can find nudibranchs here if you search carefully. There’s
almost always a friendly furry sea cucumber available for photos here
in one of the sandy patches. The maximum depth reaches to 70 feet.
This is also a good practice dive before you do Black Rock Canyons.
Red cushion starfish are everywhere and the unexpected can happen;
including interaction with friendly dolphins.