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Dominica Optimistic about Hurricane Maria Dive Recovery, on the way to reopen January 2018

written by November 24, 2017

Approximately two months after Hurricane Maria, the journey towards recovery and cleaning of Dominica dive sites continues. Despite the destruction caused by the hurricane there is encouraging news from the Dominica Watersports Association.

Not only are some dive operators set to reopen in January 2018, but the deeper corals and reefs below 45 feet all appeared to be intact and in decent shape. However, most of the shallow reefs above 45 feet suffered damaged, mainly to the sponges and softer corals and would therefore need some TLC. Dominica currently welcomes Voluntourism to assist in the recovery of dive sites that would include, manual removal of sediment which will help speed up the recovery and might save some corals. Other work includes installing and replacing moorings and possible removal of logs.

CONDITION OF DIVE SITES POST HURRICANE MARIA – SEPTEMBER 2017

Dive Sites Status Work To Be Done
      Champagne Wreck

 

90%, good to dive None
      Champagne

90%, good to dive Install extra mooring
      Witches Point 90%, good to dive

 

Need buoy and new rope/chain
      Coral Gardens 80% , good to dive

 

Install mooring
      Danglebens Pinnacles

 

80%, good to dive Mooring needs new rope/chain and life buoy
      Danglebens North

 

80% , good to dive Install mooring, removal of logs
      Champagne South

 

70%, good to dive None
      Swiss Cheese

 

70%, good to dive Install mooring and buoy
      Scott’s Head Point  

 

50%, possible to dive Install mooring, replace rope for chain
      Scott’s Head Drop-off

 

50%, possible to dive Relocate mooring, replace rope and buoy
      Soufriere Pinnacles

 

50%, not recommend to dive Install mooring
      North Coast (Cabrits, Toucari & Douglas Bay) Reefs below 45 feet intact, Reefs above 45 feet damaged

 

General cleanup of dive site
      West Coast Reefs below 45 feet intact, Reefs below 45 feet damaged General cleanup of dive site


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However, feel free to reach out and to find out about any Dive Voluntourism Package, to help get the affected areas back on its feet after hurricane Maria. www.toucaribay.com/voluntourism/

Discover Dominica Authority will continue to liaise with local operators for updates on reef conditions and assessments of the underwater environment in collaboration with the Dominica Watersports Association. http://www.dominicawatersports.com

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