Sentences with phrase «coral heads covered»

SIDE STREETS: A beautiful dive site consisting of dozens of coral heads covered in life — almost too much to take in on 10 dives — let alone 1.

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These areas of the coral head are dead and silted in, probably due to the shallow water covering them which allows more sunlight and thus more colonization by algae.

Hard corals extend down the steep slope from less than 10 meters at the top, to over 33 meters where the slope flattens out and smaller coral heads stand covered in sea fans, soft corals and sponges.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

The top of the hill lies in 5 m of water, covered with coral heads, sponges, large green tree corals and lush fields of soft coral.

Ensure that you have sufficient air to explore the perimeter of the hole, which is covered with coral heads creating a welcome home for schools of fish, grouper and sting rays.

The coral heads are covered with interesting sea vegetation that makes a beautiful seascape.