BIG SPONGE 2
Bonaire
Big Sponge 2, on the southeast coast of Bonaire, has a very nice reef. Beautiful formations of hard corals are interspersed with beautiful soft corals and hundreds of fan corals. The drop off starts at about 80 meters from the shore and gradually descends to a depth of 35 meters. The most beautiful vegetation can be found between 8 and 15 meters, with between 20 and 25 meters a field with gigantic barrel sponges. It is these large barrel sponges that gave Big Sponge its name.
Particulars
The entry point to Big Sponge is a small five-meter-wide inlet with a fairly flat bottom. Caution is advised. On either side of the inlet lies a nasty rocky coastline full of sea urchins, uneven rocks and fire coral. Don't use the small path leading to the dam, although this seems to be the most logical route. The correct route to the entry point lies to the left of the path.
Warnings
Big Sponge is infamous for its strong currents at the drop off. Close to the shore there may be a strong current, towards the south, as well. Keep this in mind when swimming out. Only dive here with sufficient experience and use a local dive guide. Only d
