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Reef Scientifico (28)
Shore reef with research grids and night-dive appeal.
Easy Bonaire shore access, shallow structure, and grid-grown coral make this a relaxed dive with strong macro potential.
About Reef Scientifico (28)
Reef Scientifico is a shore-accessed Bonaire reef built around specially designed research grids. The structure now holds coral growth and attracts a useful mix of reef life, with a night-dive feel and enough shallow complexity to make snorkeling worthwhile on calm days. It is a relaxed place to explore when you want easy Bonaire access with a little more texture than an ordinary flat reef.
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Research Estimate At Reef Scientifico (28)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Reef Scientifico (28)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Reef Scientifico (28) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 17m
Depth Note
Guides place Reef Scientifico around 5-17 m, and survey work was done at 5 m and 10 m depths.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow structure dive with mild current, night-dive appeal, and similar conditions to neighboring house-reef sites.
Safety & Access At Reef Scientifico (28)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Check in with your buddy at the local resort or dive center before entering the water.
Access Restrictions
Check in with a buddy at the local resort or dive center before entering. Bonaire shore-diving rules and the nature tag apply.
Legal Notes
Follow Bonaire marine-park and nature-fee rules.
Local Intel For Reef Scientifico (28)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as a good spot for a night dive.
Freediving
Freediving is only practical on the shallowest calm-day sections; snorkeling and scuba are the better fits.
Snorkeling
The site is promoted for snorkeling and works well around the shallow grids on calm days.
Wildlife at Reef Scientifico (28)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Reef Scientifico (28)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Reef Scientifico (28)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
