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Bell Bouy

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Depth
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56ft
Visibility
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8ft - 25ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Bell Bouy

With red-baited carpeted pinnacles rising to just 5m this is a handy site within 'the Bay' and sits beneath a 'Bell Bouy' marker often the playground of seals. The max depth is 17m and an all round good, comfortable dive even for novices. Visibility is often an issue as with many other sites in Algoa Bay but still its outcrops offer shelter and home interesting species as well as the occasional visitor (small raggies or shy sharks) - Seals and dolphins offer sideline entertainment.

Bell Bouy Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Shark, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:17m
Visibility Range:3m - 8m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 52% O2

Marine Life

  • Sharks
  • None
  • Dolphins
  • Various
  • Local Fish
  • Seal
  • Corals
  • Nudibranchs

Weather Conditions

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Dive Operators near Bell Bouy

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Dive Site Hazards

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