| 26. PINNACLE POINT | Off St. Anne's Marine Park, East Mahe |
| Availability: | December to January |
| Range: | Short |
| Suitability: | All divers |
| Depths: | > 17 mtr. |
| Bottom: | Granite reef with hard coral formations |
| The Westerly submarine promontory of Beacon Island which is named after the three rock spires which break the surface. The granite sides are grooved and along with the boulder field are covered on coral formations giving shelter to a variety of 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. | |