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Blacksands Reef And Caves

Blacksands Reef And Caves

Efate Island, Vanuatu

Depth
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14m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Blacksands Reef And Caves

Efate Island, Vanuatu

Blacksands Reef And Caves
Depth
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14m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Blacksands Reef And Caves

And this is exactly what you will find here. A beautiful series of interlocking underwater caves as well as a spectacular coral enveloped reef. The reef is situated in a claen sandy bottom with a large variety of inhabiting marine life. Also explore then many tunnels and swimthroughs you will find here.

Blacksands Reef And Caves Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

14m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

10% at 12m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Cods
  • Cuttle Fish
  • Eels
  • Groupers
  • Lion Fish
  • Lobsters
  • Rays
  • Snappers
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

  • Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

  • High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

  • 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.

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