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Shelter Cove

Goa, India
Depth
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33ft
Visibility
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15ft - 44ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Shelter Cove

A sandy bay with a clear calm demenour, dotted with small coral covered rocks and plenty small fishes, Sea Cucumbers, Urchins and Nudibranch. Swim throughs of the area provide residence for a variety of other species including Lobsters, Moray Eels, Sponges, Scorpionfish and schooling Parrotfish. A surreal underwater landscape is offered by fields of Sea whips, small basket Sponges, colorful Sea Fans and Gorgonian Fans, whilst rocky outcrops, often teeming with Red toothed Triggers, Butterflyfish, Scat and numerous small species provide a haven for baby Nurse Sharks and Porcupine Puffers. With Plate and Table coral abound, Groupers and Brown Barred Rock Cod, Angelfish and Oriental Sweetlips dwell. Olive Ridley turtles are sighted every year taking sanctuary in the nooks and crannies in this teeming site.

Shelter Cove Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Rock
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:10m
Visibility Range:5m - 14m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% O2

Marine Life

  • Nurse Sharks
  • Groupers
  • Parrotfish
  • Urchin
  • Moray Eels
  • Sea Whip
  • Nudibranch
  • Sea Fans
  • Butterflyfish
  • Porcupine Puffers
  • None
  • Sponges
  • Scorpionfish
  • Gorgonian Fans
  • Sea Cucumbers
  • Lobsters

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Dive Site Hazards

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