Dive-site story
Situated within the Dog Islands north of Virgin Gorda, Seal Dog Rock features submerged granite formations, swim-throughs, and boulder-strewn ridges exposed to open water. Atlantic currents sweep over the rocks, encouraging abundant gorgonians and attracting passing pelagic species alongside resident reef dwellers.
Dynamic rock canyons and undercut ledges harboring resting nurse sharks
Schools of horse-eye jacks and predatory barracuda patrolling open water corners
Dense encrustations of encrusting sponges, seafans, and brain corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility typically occur from winter through late spring before peak hurricane season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Horse-eye JackCaranx latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
