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Attractions Type: Dive Sites Map Ref: S
 
Soufriere, Dominica
 


Photo of Dangleben's Pinnacles
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A series of 5 pinnacles that vary greatly in shape and depth, but none shallower than 35ft; most can be circumnavigated at 80 ft. These pinnacles create a

fantastic maze of dramatic topograpghy that is home to schools of jacks, creole

wrasse, yellow tail snappers, turtles, occasional barracuda and an assortment of other creatures.

The most life is present with a moderate current and therefore this site is more advanced than others in the area. The surface frequently has currents and until you get to the bottom at about 50 ft there is nowhere to hide, so this dive is for the intermediate diver rather than beginner. On days with no currents there will be less fish life

but the amazing explosion of colourful sponges, huge barrel sponges, vivid crinoids and thriving healthy reef make for an unforgetable dive. "If

you are tired of Dangleben's, you are tired of life!"   


Diving Difficulty Factor: Medium difficulty (What's This?)

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