Dive-site story
Minerva Ledge is an expansive offshore plateau situated east of Havelock Island in the Andaman archipelago. The site features wide fields of hard corals broken up by sandy gullies, shallow ridges, and scattered coral heads. Oceanic currents sweeping across the plateau draw in pelagic visitors such as mobula rays and reef sharks, while the sprawling hard coral gardens provide shelter for green turtles and dense schools of fusiliers.
Cruising mobula rays and eagle rays passing over the plateau edge
Expansive table and staghorn coral formations supporting diverse reef life
Resting nurse sharks and whitetip reef sharks tucked beneath overhangs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal visibility coincide with the northeast monsoon and dry inter-monsoon months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobula RayMobula mobular | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tawny Nurse SharkNebrius ferrugineus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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