Candyland
Boat dive · Coral heads
Large, odd-shaped coral heads that look like childhood treats, with nurse sharks tucked under the low ledges and graceful eagle rays gliding past. Huge sea fans make superb photo subjects.
About this site
Candyland is a shallow site scattered with large, oddly shaped coral heads that — as the name suggests — conjure up images of childhood treats. Look under the low-lying ledges and you will often find nurse sharks resting, while graceful eagle rays glide through the water. The healthy, enormous sea fans here are some of the best photographic subjects in the area, and the bustling reef fish make it a memorable dive for every certification level.
Marine life spotted here
- Nurse sharks
- Eagle rays
- Sea fans
- Reef fish
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