25. BEACON ISLAND	Off St. Anne's Marine Park, East Mahe
Availability:	December to January
Range:	Short
Suitability:	All divers
Depths:	> 16 mtr.
Bottom:	Granite reef with hard coral formations
The most Easterly of the islands in the St. Annes Marine Park, this granite island's sides are characterised by a deep spur and groove formation on the Southern side which is home to abundant reef fish and invertebrate life. This area is visited by Turtles, Sharks, Pelagics and Whale Sharks; it is also used for night dives in good conditions. Marine Park Regulations apply.