Forest

Forest, on the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire, takes its name from the groves of black coral that begin startlingly shallow on its steep western slope, their gray-green bushes bending in the light surge like windblown trees. The wall beneath is riddled with small overhangs where squirrelfish and lobsters shelter, and green turtles commute between the reef and the islet's nesting beach, one of the region's important rookeries. Boat access keeps the crowds thinner than the shore classics, and the drop into deep water gives Forest a wilder, cooler-blooded character than mainland Bonaire's terraces.

Het moment waar je voor komt: Shallow black coral groves, turtle traffic off a nesting islet, steep clean wall

Topografie: Steep coral slope shaded by stands of black coral

Instap: Boat mooring on Klein Bonaire's southwest side; water-taxi drops are possible for strong swimmers.

Gevaren: Steady slope into deep water; mind depth while following the coral groves down.

Behoud: Klein Bonaire is protected land and reef within the marine park; landing restrictions protect turtle nesting on No Name Beach.

Nitrox: Hier de moeite waard: profielen liggen in het bereik waar nitrox de no-stop-tijd zinvol verlengt (met de juiste training om het te gebruiken).