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Northwest wall

Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands
Depth
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427ft
Visibility
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131ft - 394ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Northwest wall

Reef starts at 35 ft with gorgeous sea fans the the wall drops down to 150 ft. levels off then drops to 7,000 ft in the Columbus passage. Winter season this is a favorite spot for hearing the songs of the magnificient Humpback whales. Giant coral formations, green and spotted eels, baracudas and lots of trigger fish. Summer bring thousands of conch climbing up the wall to get to more shallow waters. There is actually a conch staircase the conch have cut up through the wall.

Northwest wall Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wall, Drop Off, Deep, Night
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:130m
Visibility Range:40m - 120m
Experience Level:Beginner
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