Old Bauxite Mine
About Old Bauxite Mine
This dive site sits beneath the old bauxite mines on the east side of the island and showcases remnants of the area’s mining history. After a steep drop-off, the terrain levels into a plateau around 18 m where pieces of equipment used for loading bauxite onto cargo ships can be seen. The site is known for varied marine life, including scorpionfish, octopus, wrasse, triggerfish, and John Dory.
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Reported Depth
18m+
Depth Note
A steep drop-off leads to a plateau at 18 m.
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Features a steep drop-off leading to a plateau around 18 m with visible historical mining/loading equipment.
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