Grace Bay Reef
Turks and Caicos Islands · Turks and Caicos Islands
A gentle coral garden running parallel to the world-famous Grace Bay beach in a protected national park. Depth maxes at 18 m and the current is negligible, making this the definitive beginner site in Turks and Caicos. Nurse sharks rest under coral ledges throughout the day. Star coral formations and sea fans dominate the landscape, and conch are everywhere on the sandy patches between heads.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Variable
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
24 to 31°C
Tropical wetsuit
Your chances of seeing each animal
Nurse sharkVulnerable
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Queen conch
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
French angelfishLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Hawksbill sea turtleCritically endangered
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
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