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Spanish Bay Reef

Spanish Bay Reef

Grand Cayman Island North Wall, Cayman Islands

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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9m - 27m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Spanish Bay Reef

This dive consists of a small wall with cracks where you can find some small invertebrate life

Spanish Bay Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Night

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

9m 27m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 50%

O2

13% at 16m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Foureye Butterflyfish
  • Spotfin Butterflyfish
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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.

  • 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.

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