Knife

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

23m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Knife

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

23m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Knife

It is a fairly long walk from No Name Beach for snorkelers, but is a very nice dive site. There are coral rubble and sand in the shallows. Various fish graze the abundant shallow algae patches. It has a sloping reef with variety of different. Near the drop-off you will find variety of gorgonian corals, sea rods, and sea plumes. It was closed for ~12 years for rehabilitation after a boating accident, and has recently reopened. It is a very healthy site with tons of banded coral shrimp and cleaner shrimp. The slope has large tube sponges, and mountainous and cavernous star coral.

Knife Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drop Off

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

23m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 42%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

15% at 21m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Black-Eyed Jacks
Brittle Stars
Damselfish
Loggerhead Turtle
Parrot Fish
Porcupine Fish
Spanish Hogfish
Squid
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

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.

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.

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