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Spanish Anchor

Spanish Anchor

Grand Cayman Island West Side, Cayman Islands

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Spanish Anchor

This scuba dive consists of an area of reef which people say holds the remains of an old Spanish anchor

Spanish Anchor Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Night, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

11% at 13m / 36%

O2
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • 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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