Roger's Reef
Body of Water:
Caribbean Sea
Max Depth: 21m
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 19.355483
Lon: -81.098417
Named after where 'Roger' wrecked his small craft on the shoreline, this point became known locally as 'Roger's Wreck' - this site is the reef directly off from this point. This site sits right where the northern stretch of the coastline rounds the corner and starts to head south. This prominent point is in a dynamic area, and we dive here less often than other sites due to often more challenging conditions.
The edge of the miniwall is a circus of marine life; you can imagine the scene playing out like the scene under a big top. A beguiling array of colors and shapes in a frantically moving waltz competing for attention. It captivates and charms the crowd; it's only missing the cheesy music! Divers can have a great time making their way back and forth along this coral-covered slope. The flat ledge at the top is where Sailfin Blennies make their burrows. Look for the males rising out of their holes and doing a special dance!
Head down a little deeper to the 'spur and groove' sand/reef channels that begin at the bottom of the slope for potential sightings of turtles, rays, sharks, and larger fish species. If you see an old conch shell on the bottom, see if there is a corkscrew anemone inside. They are often accompanied by Pederson Cleaner Shrimp – identifiable by their purple and white antennae. If they frantically wave their antennae, it means they are offering to clean – perhaps you have time for a manicure?