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Pillar Coral

Pillar Coral

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Depth
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21m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Pillar Coral

One descends down into a collage of beautiful corals and other fascinating marine growth, down further to a sandy channel which is pressed up against the reef. The dive site is part of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and as such there is a 5 dollar fee to dive this location, though the price being a non-issue when it comes to the beauty of this site. One of the highlights of this dive site is the vast amount of fish life that's present, you can come across yellowtail snapper in abundance; Jacks, Chub, Squirrelfish, Gobies, Grouper, Stingrays and even Barracuda. Other interesting rock and coral formations are located throughout the dive site. It is also important to note that one is only able to dive here with a local dive master.

Pillar Coral Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

21m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 45%

O2
Marine Life

  • Snapper
  • Chub
  • Squirrelfish
  • Gobies
  • Jacks
  • Stingrays
  • Grouper
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