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Located along the north coast near Montego Bay, Spanish Anchor centers around an ancient, coral-encrusted colonial anchor resting amidst spur-and-groove reef formations. Divers navigate sandy channels flanked by hard coral buttresses, where marine life gathers around undercut ledges and sponge-covered overhangs.
Historic colonial-era anchor embedded directly into the reef
Spur-and-groove coral formations with sandy chutes
Frequent encounters with resting nurse sharks under coral ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility generally prevail between December and May.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted MorayGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
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