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Laguna Beach

Utila Island, Honduras
Depth
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98ft
Visibility
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33ft - 98ft
Entry
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shore
Experience Level
Beginner

About Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach shore dive is located on the south eastern coast of Utilia Island in the Honduras. The reef is approximately 150 yards from the Resort beach. The dive starts with a wall dive with drops from 4m to 30m and has plenty of bluebell tunicates, stingrays, and a load of juveniles due to the proximity to the mangrove lagoon. Along the tongue & groove coral formations you past abundannce of elkhorn & pillar corals. Night dives feature many invertebrates, including lobster, shrimp and squid, occasionally sightings of both moray and conga eels are reported. Towards the beach you find urchins & conches hiding in the turtle grass. The entry and exit onto the beach just a short 10 yards from the resorts restaurant.

Laguna Beach Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Night
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:30m
Visibility Range:10m - 30m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 35% O2

Marine Life

  • Conga Eel
  • Elkhorn & Pillar Corals
  • Moray Eel

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

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