Dive-site story
Carved by an ancient river system on the north coast of St. Croix, the western flank of Salt River Canyon forms an imposing vertical drop. Divers follow a coral-strewn shelf that suddenly fractures into a sheer wall dropping straight into deep blue water. Vibrant tube sponges, wire corals, and bushy black coral colonies cover the precipice, while pelagic predators frequently pass by just off the reef edge.
Vertical canyon drop-off adorned with delicate black coral trees and expansive barrel sponges
Regular sightings of reef sharks and eagle rays patrolling the open blue
Pristine upper reef crest with sand channels and hard coral structures
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Subtropical conditions provide good diving throughout the year, with late spring and summer offering the calmest seas.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean reef sharkCarcharhinus perezi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black coralAntipathes | Common |
Marine forecast
