Forest

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

40m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Forest

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

40m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Forest

The name is derived from the Gorgonians that flourish in the shallows, and in deeper water the huge colonies of fern-like black coral. At 22 meter there is a large cave. The drop off begins at 12m and when you get deeper there is a lot of black coral and sponges. Mountainous star coral and huge orange elephant ear sponges are found until 24m, and then are replaced by stacks of plate corals. The coral on this dive is huge with massive purple stovepipes, gorgonian fans and plumes.

Forest Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Cave, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O₂

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Marine Life

Gorgonians
Green Moray
Loggerhead Turtle
Nurse Shark

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Dive Site Hazards

Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.
Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.
Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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