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Runway 10

San Salvador, Bahamas
Depth
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197ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Runway 10

Runway 10 is a dive site situated just off the island's runway, offering a unique underwater experience. Divers can plunge into 12-meter clear blue waters and swim out to a wall that descends to depths exceeding 60 meters. The site is characterized by a sandy bottom blanketed with a rich variety of marine life and corals. The current is generally light, making it a serene dive.

The site is located in the area of San Salvador and is recommended for advanced divers due to its depth. The marine life at Runway 10 is abundant, featuring creatures such as crabs, groupers, grunts, jaw fish, octopus, puffer fish, snappers, star fish, and yellow sting rays. The site's characteristics include a reef, deep waters, and a wall, offering a diverse range of underwater landscapes to explore.

Runway 10 Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Wall, Deep
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:60m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Advanced
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Marine Life

  • Star Fish
  • Groupers
  • Grunts
  • Octopus
  • Snappers
  • Various
  • Jaw Fish
  • Crabs
  • Yellow Sting Rays
  • Puffer Fish

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature

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Dive Operators near Runway 10

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Dive Site Hazards

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