Nature Foundation marine-park page confirming protected mooring use and site listing with Fish Bowl at 18 m.
Shallow marine-park reef with a short swim-through and dense fish life.
Shallow marine-park reef with a short swim-through and dense fish life.
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Fish Bowl is a shallow reef inside the Man of War Shoal Marine Park, named for its bowl-like shape and the dense fish life that gathers over the coral. Divers usually circle the reef structure, watch schooling fish move across the topography, and finish near a short swim-through where larger visitors like barracuda and sharks sometimes patrol. The profile is not especially deep, but the route still rewards tidy buoyancy and spacing because the swim-through and tighter reef sections can crowd quickly. It is a strong choice for divers who want an easy marine-park reef with lively Caribbean fish action and just enough structure to keep the route interesting.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 18m
Depth Note
Public references place Fish Bowl in the shallow marine-park reef band, starting around 12 m and commonly associated with the 18 m park mooring depth used for the site.
Best Season
Commonly dived year-round on suitable weather windows, especially on calmer days when the reef is easiest to enjoy and photograph.
Typical Conditions
Shallow protected reef with a bowl-like layout, strong fish life, and a short swim-through as the main route feature.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Manage spacing and buoyancy through the short swim-through, and stay alert for barracuda and nurse or reef sharks moving around the outer reef.
Access Restrictions
Usually visited by boat inside the Man of War Shoal Marine Park using established moorings rather than free anchoring.
Legal Notes
Marine-park rules apply. Use moorings, avoid touching the reef, and follow local protected-area guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A comfortable shallow reef dive where the highlights are fish schools, reef topography, and a short swim-through near the end of the route.
Freediving
Not a common freedive target in public sources; the site is mainly presented as a shallow scuba reef inside the marine park.
Snorkeling
Not usually promoted as a snorkel site because the reef layout and swim-through are better appreciated on scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Nature Foundation marine-park page confirming protected mooring use and site listing with Fish Bowl at 18 m.
Marine park management plan noting Fish Bowl as a reef site that attracts nurse sharks.
Operator photo set describing the reef's shape, 40 to 60 ft band, sand channels, and occasional rough surface conditions.
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