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Mushroom Forest

Curacao
Depth
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59ft
Visibility
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41ft - 123ft
Entry
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shore
Experience Level
Beginner

About Mushroom Forest

An exciting dive site for the adventurer, the Mushroom Forest is a site that is reached via a 4 wheel drive vehicle and is located away from most of the other sites in the heart of the wilderness. Though it is most certainly worth it. The dive itself consists of a vast number of star coral which ascends up from an otherwise baron plateau. These coral formations are shaped like mushrooms and hence where the site gets its name. Marine life is amazing with eels, grouper, parrotfish, snapper, porcupine fish, turtles, occasional nurse sharks and much more. Despite the site being a great dive site, it's also only 18 meters depth in the deepest part, making it ideal for all levels of divers.

Mushroom Forest Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Other
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:18m
Visibility Range:13m - 38m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 50% O2

Marine Life

  • Nurse Sharks
  • Grouper
  • Parrotfish
  • Eels
  • Snapper
  • Turtles
  • Porcupine Fish

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature

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Dive Site Hazards

Although we currently lack information on specific hazards at this location, their absence cannot be assumed. Your knowledge and experience with this dive site could greatly enhance our page – we invite you to share your insights.

Location

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