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The Sponges

The Sponges

Roatan Island, Honduras

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About The Sponges

The Sponges is a dive site found on the North Coast of Roatan Island in the Honduras and this wall features many different sponges and corals including huge barrel sponges and spectacular pillar corals. The drop-off is at 18m and drops to 50m. Often there are turtles, nurse-sharks and eagle rays as well as morays.

The Sponges Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 23%

O2
Marine Life

  • Sponges
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Corals
  • Turtles
  • Morays
  • Eagle Rays
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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