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Overview
Barracuda Junction is a vibrant reef dive off the west coast of Barbados, characterized by healthy coral formations and consistent sightings of its namesake great barracudas. Divers can expect a bustling ecosystem with schooling reef fish, occasional turtles, and a chance to observe pelagic activity in the mild currents. The site offers a lively experience for divers exploring the Caribbean's diverse marine life.
What you'll see
2 species curated- year-roundGreat BarracudaPeak: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- year-roundGreen Sea TurtlePeak: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Sightings evidence
2 records on file- high confidenceGreat Barracuda
- Last confirmed
- May 2024
- Recent records
- 15 within 10 km
- Cluster months
- Year-round
- medium confidenceGreen Sea Turtle
- Last confirmed
- Apr 2024
- Recent records
- 8 within 10 km
- Cluster months
- Year-round
Sources & methodology
How we summarise this
We aggregate confirmed occurrence records from GBIF and OBIS within a fixed radius of each dive site. Occurrence records confirm presence and reveal seasonality clustering, but they DO NOT measure per-dive probability — there is no eligible-effort denominator. We deliberately do not publish a numeric '% chance of sighting' from this data.
Sources
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility — GBIF Secretariat
- Ocean Biodiversity Information System — IOC-UNESCO
- OBIS-SEAMAP — Duke University Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab / OBIS
- iNaturalist — California Academy of Sciences & National Geographic Society
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — International Union for Conservation of Nature
- WoRMS — World Register of Marine Species — Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
- FishBase — FishBase Consortium
- Atlas of Living Australia — CSIRO / GBIF Australia
- REEF Volunteer Fish Survey — Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Conditions
| Month | Water | Visibility | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Feb | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Mar | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Apr | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| May | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Jun | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Jul | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Aug | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Sep | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Oct | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Nov | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
| Dec | 26–29 °C | 15–25 m | mild |
Season calendar
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