Adventure Dominica
Dive Sites Of The Island
All texts were taken from the book "Diving & Snorkeling Dominica" by
Michael Lawrence.
Many diving islands are arid and flat, with very little silt-bearing
freshwater runoff to ruin visibility.
In Dominica, however, copious rainfall and rugged terrain mean plenty of
runoff, yet visibility remains excellent.
Because the waters surrounding Dominica are remarkably deep, the silt
quickly falls away, providing a steady nutrient-rich food source for the
area's underwater inhabitants.
The result is incredibly vital invertebrate growth.
Filter feeders grow like crazy. Crinoids perch on sponges with arms
extended, drawing the maximum benefit from this rich water.
Sponge, hard coral and gorgonians growth is superb and vibrantly healthy.
Even the reefs are unique. Most coral reefs are porous biological structures
and a large portion of the inhabitants live in reef's cracks and crevices.
Dominica's reefs are solid geological masses- boulders and sheer granite
faces to which sessile creatures adhere.
Since all creatures must reside on the exterior of the reef, visible
population is larger than normal and interaction between creatures are
sometimes atypical.
Diving in Dominica has been well established for years.
Boats range from small six- person skiffs to larger catamarans that handle
groups of 16 or more.
Staff is well trained and is generally split between native Dominicans and
expatriates from the U.S., Canada and Europe.
For divers, special consideration includes high currents in the more
extreme areas and a general potential for reaching extreme depths.
All divers must take particular care to monitor depth when over walls or
Shore diving is not prevalent, in part because local law holds that divers
most always be accompanied by a government-registered, licensed dive
master whether diving from boat or shore, additionally, shore access is
often rocky and difficult, especially with equipment.
All texts were taken from the book "Diving & Snorkeling Dominica" by
Michael Lawrence.
Many diving islands are arid and flat, with very little silt-bearing
freshwater runoff to ruin visibility.
In Dominica, however, copious rainfall and rugged terrain mean plenty of
runoff, yet visibility remains excellent.
Because the waters surrounding Dominica are remarkably deep, the silt
quickly falls away, providing a steady nutrient-rich food source for the
area's underwater inhabitants.
The result is incredibly vital invertebrate growth.
Filter feeders grow like crazy. Crinoids perch on sponges with arms
extended, drawing the maximum benefit from this rich water.
Sponge, hard coral and gorgonians growth is superb and vibrantly healthy.
Even the reefs are unique. Most coral reefs are porous biological structures
and a large portion of the inhabitants live in reef's cracks and crevices.
Dominica's reefs are solid geological masses- boulders and sheer granite
faces to which sessile creatures adhere.
Since all creatures must reside on the exterior of the reef, visible
population is larger than normal and interaction between creatures are
sometimes atypical.
Diving in Dominica has been well established for years.
Boats range from small six- person skiffs to larger catamarans that handle
groups of 16 or more.
Staff is well trained and is generally split between native Dominicans and
expatriates from the U.S., Canada and Europe.
For divers, special consideration includes high currents in the more
extreme areas and a general potential for reaching extreme depths.
All divers must take particular care to monitor depth when over walls or
Shore diving is not prevalent, in part because local law holds that divers
most always be accompanied by a government-registered, licensed dive
master whether diving from boat or shore, additionally, shore access is
often rocky and difficult, especially with equipment.
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