Anguilla
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Named for its vibrant colors, Paintcan Reef is a 70-foot reef with large coral formations and plenty of schools of fish. This site is for advanced open water divers.
Lobster Ridge is a site for advanced open water divers. It is in 70 feet of water, abundant in elkhorn coral, spotted eels and, of course, plenty of lobsters.
At 137 feet in length, the M.V. Commerce sits in the sand at 80 feet, reaching as shallow as 45 feet of water. Schools of barracudas are known to hang on this wreck; lobsters and stingrays are often spotted here as well.
At 60 feet in depth, Sandy Deep is occupied by a ton of hard coral, reef fish and sometimes you may catch a glimpse of a stingray. This a is a good dive site for open water divers.
This reef is at a cliffs edge, abundant with vibrant coral and schools of fish, perfect for beginners and photographers.



