Banco João Lopes
About Banco João Lopes
Banco João Lopes is a reef dive site off the northern coast of Santa Maria Island. It features steep slopes and walls with plateaus around 20 m, descending to about 40 m. Divers can encounter schooling fish such as jacks and yellowmouth barracudas, along with wrasses, dusky groupers, and devil rays.
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Banco João Lopes Planning Details
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Reported Depth
Up to 40m
Depth Note
Reef reported to reach 40 m, with plateaus at around 20 m.
Local Intel For Banco João Lopes
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Scuba
Depth extends to about 40 m, with notable features around 20 m.
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Exposure Profile at Banco João Lopes
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