Grand Bahamas Island Has Three Scuba Reef Lines For Every Level of Diver

Grand Bahamas Island is a great location for SCUBAto get experience with their equipment and still see a
divers of all experience levels. The Island is a SCUBAspectacular reef. There are four well known shallow
divers paradise, with three reef levels to dive, thereef sites on Grand Bahamas Island, Silver Reef,
Shallow Reef, the mid level reef and a deep reef,Sanctuary Reef, Treasure Reef and Fish Farm.
divers can enjoy a plethora of diving while visiting- The second Reef line goes to about 50-60 feet
Grand Bahamas Island. A Bahamas vacation thatdeep. This reef is made up of scattered coral heads
includes diving on the fantastic reef off the coast ofthat rise up from a sandy bottom. This depth and
Grand Bahamas Island is one you will surely rememberlocation provides a nice dive, with lots to explore, both
for a long time to come.in the sand, the marine life on the coral and looking
Grand Bahamas Island has a broad shallow bank thatunder the rocks. Sites at this depth include Angel
extends off the shore of the island which is borderedCamp, Badger and The Chamber.
by a shallow barrier reef. Once beyond the shallow- The Deep Reef line ranges from about 60ft -90ft.
barrier reef, there is a gradual drop-off that extendsdeep and like the shallow reef it is a solid reef mass
into the ocean that plunges to two thousand feet.that runs the length of the island. There are some
What makes the reef off the coast of Grandplaces where the surge channels have overgrown
Bahamas Island so fabulous for divers is the shallowand formed into a complex maze of canyons and
waters provide food that supports the reef populationtunnels that you can explore. However, given the
while the torrent of clear water from the deep waterdepth and the canyons and tunnels only experienced
provides great visibility.divers will be allowed on the deep reefs. The most
- The Shallow Reef is full of colorful fish and coral thatpopular deep reef sites include Gail's Grotto, Littlehale's
are about 10-12 feet down and runs the length of theLair, and Pygmy Caves.
islands south shore. It is a great place for novice divers