Dive-site story
Located off the northern coast of St. Croix near the Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge, Green Cay Slope features an expansive reef that gently descends into deep sand channels. Hard coral formations, including massive brain corals and star corals, mingle with sea fans and vibrant sponges across the gradient. Divers frequently encounter grazing sea turtles and pelagic predators cruising the outer drop-off.
Sloping reef architecture dotted with large barrel sponges and gorgonians
Regular encounters with green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the shelf
Southern stingrays foraging in the adjacent sand patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is available year-round, with the calmest sea surface conditions typically occurring throughout the summer months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
