Dive-site story
Located along the protected marine park off West End, Mandy's Eel Garden features a broad sandy flat that gives way to coral spurs and a dramatic wall drop-off. Divers drift above fields of garden eels swaying in the current before exploring the reef crest, where hard coral formations shelter macro creatures and passing pelagics.
Extensive colonies of garden eels rising from the white sand patches
Healthy spur-and-groove coral formations leading to a steep drop-off
Frequent encounters with foraging hawksbill turtles and southern stingrays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal water clarity occur throughout spring and summer, outside the peak of the winter rainy period.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Garden EelHeteroconger halis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowhead JawfishOpistognathus aurifrons | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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