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Arnos Vale Bay

Arnos Vale Bay

Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Depth
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12m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Arnos Vale Bay

Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Arnos Vale Bay
Depth
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12m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Arnos Vale Bay

This dive is perfect for both scuba diving and snorkelling.It is located right off the beach.The dive consists of various sections, usually ranging in depths from 10 to 20 meters. On the left hand side of this beach the dive is comprised of a series of interesting rock formations.Including some steep vertical walls, overhangs and plenty of cracks and crevices where you will find some small marine creatures.The rocks have a variety of marine growth growing upon them. On the right hand side the dives here consist of a shallow reef section as well as numerous channels.There are also some pinnacles which are covered in beautiful marine growth, as is the reef in this area. Marine life in this area includes Stingrays, Barracuda, Lobsters, Porcupine fish and many more.There are generally no currents present in this area, but there is some surge present at times

Arnos Vale Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Rock

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

8% at 10m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Barracuda
  • Lobster
  • Octopus
  • Pineapple Puffer Fish
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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