Anguilla
Mermaid's Seat
About this Dive Site
Description
Mermaid's Seat offers a gentle introduction to Anguilla's underwater beauty, perfect for beginners with its shallow sandy bottom dotted with coral heads. Keep an eye out for the graceful glide of stingrays, the gentle presence of sea turtles, and schools of colorful reef fish.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
April, January, February, March, May, October, November, December
Jan
Humpback whale sightings possible offshore
Feb
Humpback whale sightings possible offshore
Mar
Early season for pelagic fish
Apr
Excellent visibility, good chance of seeing turtles
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray sightings begin
Jun
Manta ray season, potential for plankton blooms
Jul
Manta ray season, potential for plankton blooms
Aug
Manta ray season, potential for plankton blooms
Sep
End of manta ray season, potential for plankton blooms
Oct
Visibility improves, good chance of seeing reef sharks
Nov
Good visibility, start of whale migration season
Dec
Humpback whale sightings possible offshore
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