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Black Coral I & II

Black Coral I & II

Jardines de la Reina, Cuba

Photo: Alex Chernikh · CC BY 2.5

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The signature shark dive of Jardines de la Reina with a resident population of over 30 Caribbean reef sharks. Black coral colonies adorn the reef while massive Goliath groupers cruise through this no-take marine reserve, offering encounters with species that have disappeared elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Conditions

Country
Cuba
Region
Jardines de la Reina
Max depth
15–30 m
Visibility
25–40 m
Water temperature
25–29°C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best season
October to May
Type
Reef
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Groupers
Photo: Alex Chernikh · CC BY 2.5

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