Chico 3
About Chico 3
A multi-level dive site ranging from 10 to 20 meters, featuring a drop-off and an area known as the Japanese Coral Garden. Divers can choose to drift along the drop-off or explore the coral garden at an easy pace. The site is known for frequent encounters with nurse sharks, grey reef sharks, and turtles that rest within the Coral Garden.
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Chico 3 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
Depth range given as 10–20 m; described as suitable for multi-level dives, with options to drift along a drop-off or explore the coral garden.
Safety & Access At Chico 3
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Shark encounters are common; maintain appropriate distance and control buoyancy when moving through the coral garden. Drifting along the drop-off may involve current.
Local Intel For Chico 3
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Scuba
Well-suited to multi-level profiles between 10 and 20 m, with an option for a drift along the drop-off.
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Exposure Profile at Chico 3
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