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Curacao is a Coral Island Worth Protecting​

Curaçao is a coral island in the heart of the Dutch Caribbean. It lies just a little bit to the north of Venezuela and is surrounded by more than 40 square miles of some of the best coral reefs in the Caribbean. The coral reefs are normally found 65 to 1,000 feet from shore where they start at a depth of approximately 30 feet and then slope down to a depth of over 300 feet in some places.

In addition to its fringing reefs, large inland bays can be found around the island in which mangrove and seagrass communities thrive and serve as nursery areas for certain types of reef fish that are less abundant on similar islands that have no inland bays.
While coral reefs alive today are still growing around the island, coral reefs that were formed in the past and were raised above water due to sea level changes essentially form the island that we now call Curaçao.

The geological past and present of Curaçao rely on coral. Its ecological and economic survival depends on it as well.

READ ARTICLE: Coral Island of Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean is worth Protecting

 

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Discovering Curacao - the Best Kept Secret in the Caribbean​

As a working dive professional in Curacao, I arrogantly thought I had seen and done it all. But an experience in 2013 changed my perspective completely when I was introduced to Mauricio Handler. From that moment forward, discovering Curacao through his lens would be the perspective that would change my life and the way I would see this incredible Dutch Caribbean Island located just north of Venezuela, between Aruba and Bonaire.

The fact is that Curaçao is surrounded by more than 104 sq. km (40 sq. miles) of some of the best coral reefs in the Caribbean, but has remained off radar for most diving enthusiasts.

These healthy fringing reef systems are attracting all kinds of marine life visitors, and more human visitors are now discovering Curaçao too.

READ ARTICLE: Discovering the unique underwater world of Curacao | Dive News Curaçao

 

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Been there 3 times. Coral Estates and Cas Abou. Will be back for the month of February.

 

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Dive Curacao - June 2022 Monthly Newsletter
Dive in June 2022 Curaçao Dive Travel News and Updates... for the latest dive news and Dive Travel Specials from Curacao for Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, LionsDive Beach Resort Curaçao, Ocean Encounters, All West Apartments & Diving and more...

 

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The Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) has released its 2022 annual coral spawning prediction calendar for Curacao and the south Caribbean.

LEARN MORE: Coral Spawning in Curacao, 2022 Annual Predictions | Dive News Curacao

WHY? Because, as divers, being able to witness a spawning event is a unique opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking scene as the entire reef becomes engulfed in a blizzard of future corals.

 

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Curacao is a Perfect Caribbean Vacation Destination​

Curacao is not only a tropical island with amazing white sandy beaches and palm trees. Curacao is a perfect Dutch Caribbean travel destination that offers so much more. CLICK to read why Caribbean Island of Curacao is the Perfect Vacation Destination

 

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Exploring the Dutch Caribbean Vacation Destination of Curacao​

Exploring the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao can be a pretty ambitious task. But if you are interested in discovering the hidden gems of the “best kept secret” in the southern Caribbean, then dive in to read more as we go on a road trip to explore the west side of Curacao plus a few other essential vacation experiences.

READ MORE Exploring the Caribbean Vacation Haven of Curacao | Dive News Curacao



Photo courtesy of B Diving and Watersports, located at Cas Abao.

 

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B Diving and Cas Abou. A perfect example of what is great about CUR diving.

 

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What are the Top 5 Eastside Scuba Diving Sites in Curacao?​

What are the Top 5 eastside scuba diving sites in Curacao and where are they located along the south-eastern shoreline? How do you dive them? What is there to see? These are just a few examples of the questions that we hear frequently.

Have we piqued your interest? Are you are interested in diving in to the Eastside of Curaçao? Then keep reading as we detail the Top 5 Eastside Dive Sites in Curacao. Top 5 Eastside Scuba Diving Sites in Curacao | Dive News Curacao


Photo taken at Eastpoint, Curaçao - courtesy of Dr. Mark Vermeij, CARMABI

 

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Top 5 Westside Dive Sites in Curacao​

Recently we provided some insight on the “Top Dive Sites of Eastern Curaçao” that are littered with wall dives, wreck dives, shore dives, and lush coral gardens. More importantly though, these sites have quickly become not only Curaçao icons, but also some of most sought after dives in the Caribbean. BUT there is another side to Curaçao that deserves exploring too. It is the West side, known to locals as “Banda Abou”.

So let’s dive into the Top 5 Westside dive sites to give you a complete perspective on the world class diving that awaits you here in Curacao! Top 5 Westside Dive Sites in Curacao | Dive News Curacao


The Westside of Curaçao - photo courtesy of Ocean Encounters