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Underwater at Bookends

Bookends

Tobago · Trinidad and Tobago

Two symmetrical volcanic rock pinnacles rise from 28 metres to just below the surface, creating the illusion of giant bookends when viewed from depth. The walls of each pinnacle are encrusted with black coral trees, deep-water sea fans, and clouds of glassy sweepers that part and reform as divers pass through. Between the pinnacles, an open-water channel funnels current and regularly delivers hammerhead sharks and large amberjack in the cooler months.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Often strong

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

10 to 20 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

25 to 29°C

3mm wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 3mm full wetsuit · warm water
    • Dive computer