Dive-site story
Perched atop underwater salt domes offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, this marine sanctuary features dense hermatypic coral caps surrounded by deep waters. Brain and star coral colonies dominate the plateau, which breaks into steep drop-offs and sand flats where pelagics cruise past.
Extensive boulder coral formations covering broad salt dome summits
Encounters with oceanic manta rays and schooling hammerhead sharks
Annual mass coral spawning events following the late-summer full moon
Open-ocean blue water diving conditions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings calmer seas and warmer water, with mass coral spawning typically occurring in August.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mountainous Star CoralOrbicella faveolata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
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