Batsata Rock
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About this site
Batsata Rock is a rock formation near Smitswinkel Bay, and is counted among the top five reefs of the Cape. The rock comes to within about 6 metres of the surface and drops to around 30 metres.
Dramatic pinnacles and deep gullies shape the scenery, and the rock also offers swim-throughs. Both scuba divers and freedivers use the site, which has a good mix of depth and rock formations and plenty of marine life.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Cape Hope SquidLoligo reynaudiiReported here · unconfirmed- Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandiReported here · unconfirmed
Gasflame NudibranchBonisa nakazaReported here · unconfirmed
Cape sea urchinParechinus angulosusReported here · unconfirmed
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