Dive-site story
Positioned along the eastern flank of the prehistoric Salt River submarine canyon off St. Croix's north shore, this site features a sheer vertical drop-off plunging straight into the ocean abyss. Divers descend over a shallow plateau encrusted with hard corals before drifting along the steep precipice, where deepwater gorgonians, wire corals, and large tube sponges jut out into the blue. Excellent open-water visibility allows for regular encounters with pelagic wanderers passing along the wall face.
Plummeting vertical wall face carved by the ancient Salt River canyon
Dense clusters of deepwater black coral trees and tube sponges
Frequent pelagic sightings out in the deep blue trench
Intricate cuts and narrow crevices cutting into the upper reef edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and late winter typically provide settled seas, though diving is possible year-round when swell permits.
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 | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black CoralAntipathes sp. | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
