DIVEMAP - KLEIN BONAIRE NORTHEAST

	shore dive		boat dive
	advanced dive		good snorkeling

Dive Sites:

X- Leonora's Reef
Consists of typical sloping reef with coral formations of huge size and with hollow centers which make excellent locations for many fish and other creatures. Remember that huge coral heads that are hollow are the ancient ones because coral age from the inside outward and begin to die where the coral polyps are the oldest. Estimates of age on some of these have been placed at over 75 years old. Depth 25-100 feet (8-30 meters).

Y- Knife
Coral rubble and sand in the shallows, which make an excellent site for large parrotfish, like midnight and rainbow, that graze over the abundant shallow algae patches. Sloping reef with a variety of different heights of coral heads make for an excellent site for many hidden creatures. Near the drop-off are found a variety of gorgonian corals, i.e., sea rods, sea plumes. Fairly long walk from No Name Beach for snorkelers. Depth 20-100 feet (6-30 meters).

Z- Sampler
On the north coast of Klein Bonaire, this site boasts particularly friendly angelfish. They often aproach divers looking for a handout, as do many of the other residents of this reef. Look for the common sandy bottom species: sand divers, yellowhead jawfish, sailfin blennies. It is one of Bonaire's most popular dives. Many snorkelers access this site from the beach after their arrival on the water taxi from Bonaire. Large healthy upgrowths of coral can be found in the deeper areas. Depth 20-100 feet (6-30 meters).

A- No Name Beach
This dive lies directly in front of No Name Beach. While large coral heads are sparse here in shallow water, there is a sandy bottom, where many lively yellow-headed jawfish poke their heads out of holes in the coral rubble. Also seen are blackish sailfin blennies. This site is one of the most popular on Klein. Most of the passengers on the water taxi spend the day here on its beautiful sandy beach. Depth 30-100 feet (9-30 meters).

B- Ebo's Reef
The mooring barrel is at 140 feet; there is a short swim over blue water on the way to the reef and again when you return to the boat. This site has giant orange elephant ear sponges often topped with black crinoids, also huge colonies of lavender stove pipe sponges which make excellent subjects for wide angle photography. Reef fish abound. Depth 40-100 feet (12-30 meters).

C- Jerry's Reef / Jerry's Sponges
Again, the mooring barrel is in deep water. Along with the previous two sites, this one is known for turtles, stingrays, and spotted eagle rays. Crinoids, elephant ear sponges and fern-like black coral are also found here. Depth 30-100 feet (9-30 meters).

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