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Dive Sites:
13- Tolo / Ol' Blue
This site lies off a long stretch of coral beach just north of 1000
Steps. Friendly French angels and schooling fish abound. Keep an eye out
to depths, as whale sharks have been seen here on occasion. When diving
from shore, listen for the musical sound of coral rocks as they're washed
onto the beach. Depth 20-80 feet (6-25 meters).
14- Country Garden
To the north of Old Blue are three beautiful pillars, unique to Bonaire,
that have broken from the cliff along shore and fallen to a depth of 30
feet. There is an abundant growth of hard corals, gorgonians and sponges
on the face of each, which provides shelter for schoolmasters, grunts,
and goatfish. These pillars give the site its alternate name: Mushroom
City. Depth 20-80 feet (6-25 meters).
15- Bon Bini na kas
"Welcome home" in Papiamentu, this site lies just next to 1000
Steps and is a boat dive only. Schools of blue tangs and Creole wrasse
are common here. Lavender stovepipe sponges appear in abundance and staghorn
colonies grow on the shelf. The large overhanging cliff creates an interesting
cave complex along the shore. Depth 20-100 feet (6-30 meters).
16- 1000 Steps
Located adjacent to the Radio Nederlands towers, this site was named for
shore divers, who will find that the 64 steps leading from the road down
to the beach seem like 1000 on the way back up. Immediately under the
boat mooring are some outstanding formations of star coral. These have
grown into high rising pagoda-like structures whose hollow cores provide
homes for many reef creatures. Look inside for bluish patches of eggs
guarded by the slate-colored male sergeant majors. These "pagodas"
are found in few other places. Keep an eye out for hawksbill turtles and
manta rays. Passing whale sharks have been spotted here. Depth 20-100
feet (6-30 meters).
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