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Douglas Bay Point - Dive Site of Northern Dominica

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Douglas Bay Point....Situated in the calm northern cove of Douglas Bay, this dive really has something for everyone, snorkellers also. We start in 15ft where the mooring is connected to a boulder. We head off West to the coral ridge , takes about 10 mins slow finning over a rubbly landscape strewn with little pockets of life that slowly become a thriving reef as we reach 40ft . Keep descending over the slow slope and it's possible to reach 80ft before heading North over the reef, where often a large school of southern sennets hang out, making an unnoticeable ascent as you then veer East toward the cliff face of Douglas Bay Point that plunges vertically into the ocean hitting the bottom at 40ft. Shafts of light cascade downwards and dance with the shadows while illuminating the myriad of shapes that cover the cliff face . We head back towards the boat following the wall until we get to the corner where we are met by great pillars, kind of rock towers on either side totally taken over with marine life. By now we are getting much shallower , perfect for off gassing as we reach 15ft , and two gigantic ancient boulders that fell from the overhanging cliff many years ago that now provide an art show of macro life. Every where you look, it's an alien world, that we glide through endlessly with huge canyons all around and macro canyons when you focus close. A beautiful swim through brings you round the side of these Neolithic boulders , an overhang twisting and winding with rope sponges that are dripping everywhere. Finally we end with a swim up through the middle of the two rocks. Careful not to pop to the surface as we ascend shallow, the colours so vivid on every encrusting life form that has chosen this place to live. Before you know it we are close to the boat where you can either exit or stay around in 10ft for a few minutes more, enjoying the sunlight sparkle on the colours that surround you.

                 
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