Leonora's Reef

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

36m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Leonora's Reef

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

36m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Leonora's Reef

This site is just east of Carl's Hill. This is an ideal site for the beginning diver and snorkeler on the shelf. You can only access this site by boat. There is a typical sloping reef with coral formations of huge sizes. These coral heads that are hollow are the ancient ones because coral age from the inside. Some of these corals are estimated to be over 75 years old. There is a small tunnel through the coral. There is a big purple '�linguini'� sponge at about 21m. Gorgonians are abundant in deeper water, where the slope descends sharply to sand at 36 meter.

Leonora's Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

36m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 30%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

14% at 34m / 32%

O₂

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Marine Life

Elkhorn
Four-Eye Butterfly Fish
Parrot Fish
Stag Horn Coral
Tiger Groupers
Yellowtail Snappers

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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.

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