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INSIDIOUS - A relatively undiscovered site off the south shore that is LIGHTHOISE REEF - From the crest, the reef forms a wide plateau
out of range of most dive operators. Very pristine reef due to low dive with sandy areas interspersed throughout and then leading to the
traffic with a very diverse collection of marine life, including sharks, wall, which descends to approximately 80 feet. Flower coral, cup cor-
groupers, jacks and barracudas. The reef is a bank starting at 30 feet als and sea rods dominate the plateau while the wall is filled with sheet
with shear walls on the sides plunging past recreational dive limit. The coral. A shallow mooring makes this site a great choice for snorkeling,
south wall of the area is full of sea life from french angelfish to shark a relaxing afternoon dive or a night dive. Sand patches start at 15 feet
and manta rays. and the top of the wall is at 40 feet. Depth: 25 -110 feet.
IRON MAN - Sheer wall drop down to 100’s of feet, with the top com- LITTLE FRENCH CAY WALL - The reef top ranges from 25-30 feet.
ing right up to just 15ft below the surface. Excellent dive during the Lush out-croppings with several sets of overhangs are thickly popu-
rainy season. lated with hard corals.
JOISE J WRECK – Deep technical dive to 165 feet to 245 feet. MANDY’S EEL GARDEN – Right off of beautiful West Bay beach. As
JULIAN’S WALL - A great dive near shipwreck for experienced divers the name suggests, this site is known for the large fields of small gar-
interested in the corals, sponges, and other unique creatures that in- den eels which are located at the base of the wall with their burrows
habit the reef wall. in the sandy slope. There are also opportunities to spot the larger eels,
KEYHOLE - The canyon heads from the mooring up through the reef such as the green and the chain morays in the reef wall and swim-
fringe and ends inside the lagoon. The canyon narrows at the top as throughs. Keep on the lookout for peacock flounder in the sandy,
you near the reef creating a cathedral like feeling. Watch for green shallower areas, as well as seahorses and pipefish in the surrounding
starfish and large snappers throughout the dive. Be sure to swim up- corals. An amazing spot for both diving and snorkeling! This dive has
side-down for a spectacular view of sunlight streaming through the a lot of fish good for beginners. Depth: 20 - 80 feet.
narrowing overhangs. Recommended for experienced divers. MARTY’S PLACE - Originally Mary’s Crack, a divemaster at Brick
LABYRINTH - There’s something for everyone at the Labyrinth, it Bay Resort discovered and named it after his wife, but had to change
starts with a shallow area of 40 feet perfect for beginners and slowly it for an article in Scuba Diver magazine a long time ago. This has got
slopes down to 60 feet. The sandy canyons winding through towering to be one of Roatan’s most famous dives because of its amazing struc-
rock formations provide thrilling swim-throughs. ture forming this crack inhabited by every type of coral, and sponge.
Impressive overhangs teem with color and life and lots of Seahorses.
