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Paradise
is part of the same reef structure that has Zephyros and
the Wall dive locations. Paradise is the last point on
these reefs. As should be e3vident from the name, this
dive can indeed be paradise.Due to its
location at the end of the reef this site is more open
to the sea, the dive is deeper than other dives. It is
recommended for experienced divers. The reef starts at
about 24 meters and ends on the sand bottom between 40
meters and 43 meters.As you
approach the surface of the reef at 24 meters you will
see a large field of neptune grass. This is the habitat
of several large striped groupers with some fish up to
1.5 meters having been sighted. You will also see
several black spotted sponges throughout the field of
neptune grass. The groupers are reasonably ''diver
friendly'' and they will approach close to you.
As you
move over the reef top we would recommend that you findd
north and then drop slowly down the side of the reef.
You will
see many colorful crevasses among the rocks. These
indentations provide homes for the soldier fish and the
leer fish.With depth
- below 25 meters - the water temprature will drop
considerably. The cooler waters provides rich nutrients
and respite from the heat for many fish. |
