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Located along the barrier reef system off the north coast of Saint Croix, Blue Chute is named after a distinct white sand channel that cuts through dense spur-and-groove hard coral formations before spilling over an outer reef drop-off. Divers follow the sandy corridor to observe marine creatures resting on the seabed while exploring surrounding coral buttresses covered in sea plumes, tube sponges, and gorgonians.
Pronounced sand chute slicing through healthy spur-and-groove coral architecture
Resting nurse sharks and southern stingrays commonly found on the sandy bottom
Expansive gorgonian and sea whip gardens along the upper coral ridges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Conditions remain diveable year-round, with the calmest sea states and warmest water typically occurring between May and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean reef sharkCarcharhinus perezi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
