Pinard gives an impressive pinnacle within which is a tunnel roughly 300 feet long. Reef fish are so abundant that the view is one of constant motion and color. Nose Reef and Whaleshark Reef are located on the south drop-off of the Grand Savanne flats. Both sites are-inspiring reefs starting at about 55 feet and cascading down to 130+ feet.
The arrow crabs, banded and Pederson cleaner shrimp together with spotted flamingo tongue snails provide a macro photographer with the perfect opportunity for exceptional and striking compositions. Whaleshark offers a nice vertical face with giant barrel sponges, brilliant yellow tube sponges, stunning azure vases and colorful hard corals teeming with tropical fish. These spots are the outermost sites in the area and offer the greatest opportunity for seeing larger fish such as barracudas, Spanish mackerel and jacks.
Pinard has an impressive pinnacle within which is a tunnel roughly 300 feet long. Reef fish are so abundant that the view is one of constant motion and color.
Pinard has an amazing pinnacle within which is a tunnel roughly 300 feet long. Reef fish are so abundant that the view is one of constant motion and color.
For those with a sense of adventure, new sites can be explored. The Guadeloupe Channel at the north end of Dominica encourages the appearance of larger, free-swimming fish commuting between the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
Recent initiatives for marine management and conservation have led to the establishment of Toucari marine park. The park will emcopass the area from the cruiseship berth to Douglas Bay stretching from shore to a depth of 100 feet. Pinard moorings will be set up thus eliminating anchor damage to the reef and the appointed park warden will be involved with the management and monitoring of activities in the park area.
