The Leaf

A vibrant reef teeming with life, this site features towering coral formations and swim-throughs. Colorful sponges, sea fans, and barrel sponges dot the landscape. Schools of tropical fish swirl around, while turtles and rays glide past. The sandy patches between corals host garden eels. Visibility is excellent, with mild currents ideal for drift dives. The shallow sections are perfect for beginners, while deeper areas offer more exploration. The warm Caribbean water makes it a year-round destination. Expect encounters with nurse sharks and occasional dolphins. The topography varies from slopes to dramatic drop-offs. Night dives reveal octopus and lobsters. Close to shore but feels untouched. Ideal for underwater photographers.

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

• Massive Starlet CoralSiderastrea sidereaReported here · unconfirmed
• Mustard Hill CoralPorites astreoidesReported here · unconfirmed
• Atlantic Blue TangAcanthurus coeruleusReported here · unconfirmed
• Finger CoralPorites poritesReported here · unconfirmed
• Redband ParrotfishSparisoma aurofrenatumReported here · unconfirmed
• Caribbean Bluehead WrasseThalassoma bifasciatumReported here · unconfirmed
• Brazilian Ocean SurgeonfishAcanthurus bahianusReported here · unconfirmed
• Greater Star CoralMontastraea cavernosaReported here · unconfirmed