Patch Reef East

On the sheltered eastern side of Chumbe, a series of coral bommies rise from a sandy bottom at 18 metres to within 3 metres of the surface, creating a labyrinth of canyons and overhangs. The bommies host the highest concentration of reef fish seen anywhere in the park, with schooling snappers and anthias filling every gap. Night dives here reveal an entirely different cast: Spanish dancer nudibranchs, octopus, and hunting moray eels replace the daytime reef community.