Dive-site story
Mingo Mounds lies off Mingo Cay in the passage between Saint Thomas and Saint John. The site features a series of rounded coral hummocks and rock formations rising above pale sand channels. Divers weave between these distinct mounds, which host dense encrusting sponges, sea rods, and sea fans while sheltering macro critters and resting pelagics.
Series of coral-covered mound structures creating undulating swim routes
Regular sightings of nurse sharks resting under low ledges
Southern stingrays foraging across open sand channels between formations
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable year-round, with the calmest sea states typically occurring in spring and early summer.
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 | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
