From exotic nudis to frogfish, you can find something of interest on most of
the Bonaire Marine Park's 86 dive sites.
All divers are required by
the Bonaire Marine Park to carry out a dive orientation & shore orientation dive before participating in any diving activities.
The only thing that is not included (and this is required) is
a Bonaire Marine Park Tag.
Divers must register at the dive center, and bring their (1) dive certification card, (2) diving vouchers, (3) credit card for a security deposit, and (4) US$ 25 cash for the required purchase of
a Bonaire Marine Park Tag.
Our waters and reefs are protected by
the Bonaire Marine Park, which enforces regulations like required tags and a park orientation session before diving.
Not exact matches
Recent underwater photographs and video obtained using scuba equipment by underwater photographer Ellen Muller at dive sites in the National
Marine Park of the southern Caribbean island of
Bonaire revealed the presence of a small, secretive and brightly colored red - striped hermit crab that proved to represent a species new to science.
Because the entire coastal waters of
Bonaire are encompassed within a national
park, paddlers can enjoy some of the most pristine
marine environments in the Caribbean.
Dive Registration, Orientation &
Marine Park Fee: Dive Friends
Bonaire, which is located next door, opens at 8:30 am.
It also designated all of
Bonaire's waters down to the 200 foot depth an official
marine park.
Bonaire has consistently been ranked as one of the world's best places to dive, thanks to
Bonaire's
park system and volunteers, and is known for its excellent underwater photographer opportunities of our fringing reef and vibrant
marine life.
The
Bonaire National
Marine Park was established in 1979 to protect and manage the island's natural, cultural and historical resources, while allowing ecologically sustainable use, for the benefit of future generations.
Best known as «Diver's Paradise»,
Bonaire is designated a
Marine Park.
The coral reefs of
Bonaire National
Marine Park host an incredible variety of tropical fish (at least 469 different species, according to a recent count!)
Note:
Marine park buoyancy check can't be done from our Port
Bonaire and Courtyard by Marriott locations.
The waters around
Bonaire are protected, so before you start diving, you need to purchase a
Marine park tag, which is necessary to legally dive in
Bonaire's waters.
Since 1979, the
Park has cared for the
marine environment surrounding
Bonaire and Klein
Bonaire and provides safe recreational opportunities.
Discover the underwater wonders of
Bonaire's thriving reef on a guided snorkel in the island's National
Marine Park.
Bonaire's
Marine Park offers a total of 86 dive sites, it is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded fish species.
Bonaire Marine's
Park offers a total of 86 dive sites.
Bonaire's entire underwater realm from the high water mark to 60m down is designated a
Marine National
Park.
Bonaire Marine's
Park offers a total of 86 dive sites, it is home to over 57 species of soft and stony coral and more than 350 recorded fish species.