Chankanaab Bolones

This reef is in front of Chakanaab Park. Mild currents make this a good dive for novices. The abundance of sea life make this an interesting dive for all levels, although it can be deeper in some areas (average 21m/ 70 feet) so good air consumption is important to maximize bottom time.

Critters at this site

Generally the current will run from North to South, sometimes picking up the cool fresh water from the Chankanaab lagoon. It is sandy with large coral formations.

Based on open observations nearbywithin ~5 km — likely to see, not necessarily confirmed at the site itself.

Slangestjerne

Ophiothrix angulata var. atrolineata5 obs.

Dwarf Brittle Star

Amphipholis squamata3 obs.

Red ophiocoma

Ophiomastix wendtii3 obs.

Pink Vase Sponge

Niphates digitalis2 obs.

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas2 obs.

Reticulated Brittle Star

Ophionereis reticulata2 obs.

spotted seahare

Aplysia dactylomela1 obs.

West Indian Fuzzy Chiton

Acanthopleura granulata1 obs.

Two-Claw Shrimp

Brachycarpus biunguiculatus1 obs.

Giant Barrel Sponge

Xestospongia muta1 obs.

Krebsdyr

Neogonodactylus bredini1 obs.

Greater Star Coral

Montastraea cavernosa1 obs.

Yellow Stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis1 obs.

Hawkwing Conch

Lobatus raninus1 obs.

Red Cushion Sea Star

Oreaster reticulatus1 obs.

Pygmy Seahare

Aplysia parvula1 obs.

West Indian Chank Shell

Turbinella angulata1 obs.

Lined Seahare

Stylocheilus striatus1 obs.

Flamingo Tongue Snail

Cyphoma gibbosum1 obs.

Rough File Clam

Ctenoides scaber1 obs.

Lettuce Sea Slug

Elysia crispata1 obs.

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Slangestjerne

Ophionereis3 obs.

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Slangestjerne

Ophiothrix (Acanthophiothrix) suensonii3 obs.

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Svamp

Amphibleptula aaktun2 obs.