Dive-site story
Sunk as an artificial reef off the southwest coast of Grenada, the Veronica L rests upright on a flat sandy seabed surrounded by patch coral. Originally a cargo vessel, the barge was relocated from St. George's harbour to enhance marine habitat. Its open holds, crane structure, and wheelhouse are heavily colonized by encrusting sponges and soft corals, providing sheltered quarters for juvenile fish and nocturnal macro critters.
Upright wreck structure fully cloaked in yellow tube sponges and soft corals
Accessible open cargo hold housing schooling glassy sweepers and cardinalfish
Frequent hiding spots for seahorses, frogfish, and banded coral shrimp around the deck fittings
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Peak diving runs during the dry winter and spring months when trade winds stabilize and coastal runoff is lowest.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowline arrow crabStenorhynchus seticornis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longsnout seahorseHippocampus reidi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted morayGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| FrogfishAntennariidae | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
