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Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove

Goa, India

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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5m - 14m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Shelter Cove

A sandy bay with a clear calm demenour, dotted with small coral covered rocks and plenty small fishes, Sea Cucumbers, Urchins and Nudibranch. Swim throughs of the area provide residence for a variety of other species including Lobsters, Moray Eels, Sponges, Scorpionfish and schooling Parrotfish. A surreal underwater landscape is offered by fields of Sea whips, small basket Sponges, colorful Sea Fans and Gorgonian Fans, whilst rocky outcrops, often teeming with Red toothed Triggers, Butterflyfish, Scat and numerous small species provide a haven for baby Nurse Sharks and Porcupine Puffers. With Plate and Table coral abound, Groupers and Brown Barred Rock Cod, Angelfish and Oriental Sweetlips dwell. Olive Ridley turtles are sighted every year taking sanctuary in the nooks and crannies in this teeming site.

Shelter Cove Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

5m 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • None
  • Butterflyfish
  • Moray Eels
  • Sponges
  • Scorpionfish
  • Nudibranch
  • Sea Whip
  • Porcupine Puffers
  • Urchin
  • Groupers
  • Parrotfish
  • Gorgonian Fans
  • Lobsters
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Sea Cucumbers
  • Sea Fans
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