ANDREA 2
Bonaire
Andrea II is well know for its coral. At a depth of 20 meters beautiful formations of plate coral can be seen, interspersed with whip coral and cobble coral. The site is also beautiful in shallow water, which makes this a great site for snorkeling as well. Vegetation starts at 6 meters with species of hard and soft coral, brain coral and staghorn coral. Interesting inhabitants of Andrea II are turtles, barracudas and seahorses. Look between the soft coral to spot the seahorses.
Particulars
Enter the water of Andrea II between the two big yellow stones. Than dive over the shallow plateau, which mainly consists of sand and dead coral, to dephts of at least 6 meters. Sunshades are present at the beach, they provide shelter from the sun after your dive.
Warnings
The concrete road at Andrea II turns abruptly into the beach. The difference in height (approximately 10 cm.) can be a problem for cars, including some pickups. The beach of Andrea II is narrow just like Andrea 1. Beware of small boats.The beach is narrow
ANDREA 2 Divemaps 1
- Divers Guide Map
- Detailed map
- Wreck map
- Local map
Distribution is illegal
ANDREA 2 Features
- Nicknames
- Andrea II
- Address
- Santa Barbara
- Parking
- Sufficient parking
- Distance
- 50 m.
- Suitable for
- All levels
- Permit
- Bonaire Nature Tag
- Access
- Nature fee
- Facilities
- None
- Water
- Salt
- Kind of dive
- Shore dive, snorkeling
- Current
- Limited
- Visibility
- 10 - 30 m.
- Average visibility
- 20 m.
- Depth
- 35 m.
- Bottom
- zand en koraal
- Life
- Barracuda, hard and soft coral , brain coral, staghorn coral, mackerel, turtle, seahorse
- Other recreation
- None
- Emergency
- 912