undersea guide

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live

client: Caymanjob #: 3CI GEN C0041job name: CI Undersea Guidejob element: n/afile name: 3CIGENC0041CIUSG.qxddone by: Anthonyart director: Tony K.publications: n/a

trim: 15 x 10bld: 151⁄4 x 101⁄4live area: 141⁄2 x 91⁄2mech built at: 100%printed at: 100%date: 08/18/03time: 5:00pmproof #: 1

approvals init. date time

production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

www.d i v e c a y m a n.k y

www.dive cayman.k y

1.800.263.5805 (Canada) 1.877.4CAYMAN (US) +44 (0) 207 4917771 (Europe)

Cayman IslandsUndersea Guide

Cayman IslandsUndersea Guide

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

Getting Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Learn To Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Snorkel Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Deeper Still . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Surface Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Grand Cayman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Stingray City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Marine Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cayman Brac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15Little Cayman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Underwater in the Cayman Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19Marine Parks – Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Dive Cayman – Grand Cayman Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Dive Cayman – Cayman Brac / Little Cayman Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Snorkel Cayman – Grand Cayman Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Snorkel Cayman – Cayman Brac / Little Cayman Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Table Of Contents

Direct Air Service to the Cayman Islands

M I A M I

C U BA

J A M A I C A

CAYMANISLANDS

CAYMANISLANDS

N o r t hA t l a n t i cO c e a n

Caribbean Sea

G u l f o f M e x i c o

U S A

MEXICO

C U BA

CAYMANISLANDS

N o r t hA t l a n t i cO c e a n

Caribbean Sea

G u l f o f M e x i c o

U S A

MEXICO

TA M PA

J A M A I C A

H O U S TO N

M E M P H I S

M I A M I

AT L A N TA

D E T R O I T

TO R O N TO

P H I L A D E L P H I A

N E WA R K

C H A R L OT T E L O N D O N

K I N G S TO N

M O N T E G O BAY

H AVA N A

FT. LAUDERDALE

3322

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

www.divecayman.ky

It’s difficult to imagine a destination that offers divers, snorkellers and those who simplylove the water, more to see and do than the Cayman Islands. Below the tranquil, azurewaters that line Grand Cayman and her two sister islands, Little Cayman and CaymanBrac, a world of magic awaits. For divers, it’s the opportunity to experience first-handthe legendary walls, reefs and wrecks that have made our islands famous the worldover. For snorkellers and swimmers, the chance to mingle with Stingrays, turtles, tropicalfish and corals in every colour of the rainbow.

Guests enjoy all this in bathtub-like temperatures (79 to 83-degrees) with a visibilitythat often exceeds 100 feet. With an abundance of experienced, highly professionaldive operators, state-of-the-art live aboards and numerous snorkel sites accessible byboat or straight from shore, the Cayman Islands is the ideal setting in which to explorethe underwater realm. Even children can get in on the fun (with the proper adult supervision). SASY (Supplied Air Snorkelling For Youth) is available at many operatorson the islands and can provide an exciting introduction to the marine world.Additionally, kids between the ages of eight and twelve can participate in the PADIBubblemaker or the Scuba Rangers programmes – where they are introduced to scubaunder an Instructor’s guidance and can experience the underwater breathing sensationin depths up to 12 feet.

Unlike many underwater hot spots, which require exhausting travel to lonely outposts,the Cayman Islands is only a 75-minute flight from Miami. Many international airlineshave direct flight service to Grand Cayman from major U.S. gateways (Atlanta,Charlotte, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Memphis, Miami, Newark, Philadelphia,Tampa), as well as from Toronto, Canada, London (Heathrow), UK, Havana, Cuba andKingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Some, like our national carrier, Cayman Airways,offer discount packages for divers and dive groups. The airline’s diver-friendly serviceincludes a variety of accommodations such as easy equipment check-in and a dedicat-ed team of specialists to help dive groups plan the ultimate trip. Once you’ve arrivedon Grand Cayman, making the jump to either Little Cayman or Cayman Brac couldn’tbe easier. Cayman Airways jets fly to Cayman Brac, and Island Air offers daily flights toboth Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.

Check our web site at www.divecayman.ky for a list of all carriers serving the islands.

Getting Wet

544

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

Resort Courses/Discover Scuba – Anyone interested in diving can experience the thrill of the underwater world without making the full commitment to a completecertification programme. All it takes is a couple of hourslearning the basic skills in a pool and you’re ready to enjoydiving in Cayman’s beautiful waters with your Instructor.

Open Water Referrals – Referrals are an excellent optionfor visiting divers who have completed the classroom andpool portions of an open water certification course andwant to make the requisite open water dives in Cayman’swarm, clear waters. Getting started on this process can bemade easier if the new divers get in touch with their localdive shops in their hometowns.

Learn To Dive or Dive To LearnWhether you’re interested in a resort program, referral course, open water certification,advanced specialty or Divemaster and Instructor training, our dive operators offer it all. Ifyou’re a diver or snorkeller in need of equipment, there are a number of on-island retailerswho can outfit you from head to toe. Just bring your smile and let the folks here hook youup with some top-notch gear.

Open Water Certification and Refresher Courses – Once you’re in the Cayman Islands, your entire open water certification can be completed in as little as threedays. For travellers who haven’t been diving in a while,quick and easy refresher courses are available throughmost on-island operators.

Specialty and Technical Courses – From underwater pho-tography and wreck diving to navigation and night diving,the Cayman Islands offers a complete menu of specialtytraining options. If you’re interested in something moretechnical, such as nitrox, tri mix, rebreather and extendedrange diving, our on-island professionals can assist you inlearning these disciplines as well.

Divemaster and Instructor Training – If you are ready to take the plunge and join the ranks of the professionaldive community, the Cayman Islands provides the besttraining available.

Safety – The Cayman Islands boasts state-of-the-art medical facilities including a hyperbaric chamber (locatedon Grand Cayman) and in the event of an emergency,quality care can be provided in minutes. All dive boatscarry oxygen and have fully trained staff in emergencyfirst response & oxygen provision.

#2 Snorkel – A snorkel is a snorkel is a snorkel. Not true! There are varying bore sizes, different designs, alternating internal air pockets, etc., The best advice is to find a snorkel that is comfortable, delivers air easily and breathes as dry as possible.

Snorkel AwayIf you’re not a diver, and are currently not interested inbecoming one, no worries. Some of the very best sites the Cayman Islands has to offer are in shallow waters,tailor-made for snorkelling. If this is your first snorkellingtrip, there are some things you should be aware of,particularly when it comes to equipment.

#1 Mask – Perhaps the single most important piece of equipment you’ll need. Ideally, you’llwant a high quality mask with a tight-fitting seal. The easiest way to test the fit of a mask is to lift the strap over the top of the mask and press the mask to your face (being sure not tocapture any strands of hair) without breathing in. If it creates a slight vacuum and stays tightto your face, you’ve got the right fit.

#3 Fins – Fins give you mobility and speed. You have a choice between full-foot fins (that fit like a slipper around your heel) or open-heel fins. The latter are usually worn with some kind of neoprene "booties" with flexible rubber soles. No matter what type of fins you choose, make sure they fit snugly, but not too tight.

#4 Outerwear – You may want to use a nylon dive skin or a thin wetsuit, both for warmthand for protection from little stinging things and the sun. If you choose not to wear one, atleast don a T-shirt for sun protection. While many of the Cayman Islands’ snorkel sites arefound just off the beach, a great many more are found off a rocky shoreline called ironshore.It’s best to patrol these sites in reef shoes or some other type of protective footwear. It’s alsoagainst the law to wear gloves when snorkelling or diving in Cayman waters.

Picture This… One of the biggest thrills of visiting the underwater realm is capturing the beauty and magic for friends and family back home. Because the marine laws governing our three islands are so strictly enforced (what’s found underwater stays underwater), you’ll need to try your hand at underwater photography if you want to bring the experience home.Fortunately, you will find any number of on-island providers who can help. Many operators also video tape

diving or snorkelling activities – a perfect keepsake, great for bragging rights!

www.divecayman.kywww.divecayman.ky 766

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

It ’s also possible to experience the exhilarationof our underwater world without getting wet.Simply book a tour with one of the CaymanIslands’ submarine operators. For the moreadventurous, there’s the Atlantis Deep Explorer,capable of taking two passengers on dives ofup to 1000 feet. Other operators include theSeaworld Explorer, which can take 35 passengersjust five feet below the surface, and SEAmobileSubmarine Tours which offers two passengers apanoramic 360-degree view at 60 feet. Forlarger groups, the Atlantis XI and Nautilus semi-submarine can accommodate up to 48 and 60passengers respectively on daily air-conditionedexcursions over Grand Cayman’s various reefsand wrecks. They are also unique and excitingvenues for hosting children’s parties.

If you are Tri mix certified, Cayman Walls arewaiting to be explored below the 130 foot depthlimit – pristine, untouched sponge belts that willawe you in mass, color and size.

Preposterous as it may sound, it is possible to enjoy the sparkling waters ofthe Cayman Islands without strapping amask on your face or a tank on yourback. Right from the beach, you can renta wave runner or sailboat, go parasailing,windsurfing or water-skiing. For thosemoments when you’re not frolicking in thecrystal clear waters, there are a host ofland-based attractions to immerse yourselfin as well, including more than 170 world-class dining options, championship calibergolf courses and a variety of full-servicespas designed to truly pamper.

From luxury hotels to exquisitely furnishedconominiums, stately private houses andof course, small and intimate dive lodges,the Cayman Islands offers a wide rangeof accomodations. For a complete list ofplaces to stay and things to see and do,visit www.divecayman.ky.

Surface Intervals

www.divecayman.kywww.divecayman.ky 988

Deeper Still

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

Grand Cayman

8 9www.divecayman.ky

With over 250 dive sites to choose from, Grand Cayman offers some of the greatest underwaterdiversity anywhere in the world. It’s all here: deep, dramatic walls adorned with sponges andcorals in a stunning array of colours; shallow reefs filled with schooling fish and small invertebrates;and an assortment of wrecks, each with their own peculiar character and special inhabitants. There’salso the world’s best 12-foot dive, the legendary Stingray City. Our local watersports associationhas adopted the 130-foot depth limit in its Safety Guidelines, making so much more available todivers.

Reefs & Marine Life Grand Cayman’s reefs offer a variety of marine life encounters. Aware that strangely clad diversand snorkellers pose no threat, the fish and critters are amazingly docile and welcoming. Largesilvery Tarpon hover motionless midwater, surrounded by glittery Silversides and magnificentFrench Angelfish. Huge Barrel Sponges and swirling schools of fish are equally common.Gorgonians and hard corals also thrive in the clear, warm waters.There are so many dive sites that are teeming with marine life you won’t be disappointed no matter where you go. Dive & snorkel operators visit different sites on a daily basis – so if it’s variety that you are looking for – we have it! If there is a particular type of marine life that you’dlike to see or capture on film – mention it to your dive/snorkel operator and they will give youthe best advice on where to go. Best of all, no site is more than a few minutes offshore. Below arejust a few island favourites.

Marine Life HotspotsSandbar/North Sound • Tarpon Alley/North Wall • Bear’s Claw/North Side • Bonnie’s Arch/West Side •Wildlife Reef/West Side • Eagle’s Nest/West Wall • Hammerhead Hole/West Wall • Paradise Reef/WestSide • Armchair Reef/West Side • Snapper Hole/East End • Chub Hole/East End • Grouper Grotto/EastEnd • Ironshore Caves/East End • Kents Caves/South Side • Chinese Gardens/South Side

Walls & Wrecks Among Grand Cayman’s more spectacular dive attractions are the walls that completely surround it. There are two wall systems in Grand Cayman; the 60-foot drop off for those lazyafternoon shallow dives, and the second drop-off to the deep wall into the abyss. All wear acloak of luxurious marine life. Orange Elephant Ear and Strawberry Vase Sponges form vibrantunderwater bouquets, while Spotted Eagle Rays, Green Turtles and other deep-water pelagicscruise by for a look-see. Grand Cayman’s storied wrecks are equally impressive. Reefs in and ofthemselves, each wreck has acquired its own family of eccentric residents, all too eager to posefor passing photographers.

Walls HotspotsOrange Canyon/West Wall • Big Tunnels/West Wall • Big Dipper/West Wall • Eagle Ray Pass/North Wall• Westgate/North Wall • No Name Drop-off/North Wall • Little Pinnacle/South Side • Big Pinnacle/SouthSide • Three Sisters/East End • Jack McKennedy’s/East End • Pat’s Wall/East End • Babylon/East End •Mermaid Point Drop-off/East End

Wrecks HotspotsDoc Polson/West Side • Oro Verde/West Side • LCM David Nicholson/West Side • Ridgefield/East End

Snorkelling For snorkellers, there are coral heads and shallow water wrecks galore and, of course, a teeming abundance of marine life in every colour of the rainbow.The best snorkelling is whereyou find “iron shore” as opposed to sand – iron shore is dry coral that used to be below thewater. Snorkellers should have buddies while in the water for fun and added safety.

Snorkelling HotspotsEden Rock/West Side • Wreck of the Cali/West Side • Wreck of the Gamma/West Side • CheeseburgerReef/West Side • Turtle Reef/Northwest Point • Cemetery Beach Reef/West Side • Coral Gardens/NorthSound • Wreck of the Geneva Kathleen/North Side • Smith’s Cove/Southwest Sound • Morritt’s Tortuga

111010

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

Laws and regulations have been established bythe Cayman government for a complete andcomprehensive system of Marine Park Zonesstrategically placed throughout Grand Cayman,Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Working inconjunction with local watersports operators, thegovernment maintains a system of permanentmoorings at all popular dive sites. The purposeof these moorings is to prevent coral and spongedamage by the continual daily anchoring of boats.

The Cayman Islands government has dividedthe reefs into: 1) Marine Park Zones; 2) Replenishment Zones; and 3) EnvironmentalZones. Each carries its own restrictions and regulations. The Marine Park Zones encompassa large number of wall diving sites and shallow coral reefs where much of the divingis done. The Replenishment Zones are mostlyshallow water lagoons, sounds and fisherieswhere stocks of conch and lobster are allowedto breed and reproduce undisturbed. TheIslands’ lone Environmental Zone was established to ensure the preservation of themangrove fringed North Sound – See mapson page 20.

As an added measure of protection for theislands’ fragile eco-system, diving with gloves is prohibited, so that divers and snorkellers arenot tempted to touch any of the marine life.

Marine Parks

www.divecayman.ky

Stingray City

It’s an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind adventure.The world’s best 12-foot dive on a sandyseafloor in Grand Cayman’s North Soundwhere Southern Stingrays congregate in numbers is a must-do! Accustomed to thehuman interaction, these gentle creatureswaste no time surrounding both divers andsnorkellers alike. In and around they glidehoning in on their favourite delicacy, themorsels of squid that your dive or snorkelguide will bring along. Joining the Stingraysare Yellowtail Snapper, always eager to gulpup what the rays miss. Whether you’re anexperienced diver or a family of first-timesnorkellers, the memories of swimmingamongst these graceful giants will stay withyou long after you surface. Be forewarned,however, one trip to Stingray City is but aprelude to another. And another. And another.

www.divecayman.ky 131212

trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

Walls & Wrecks Long known as one of Grand Cayman’s quieter sisters the tiny island of Cayman Bracscreams to underwater enthusiasts the world over. At the top of any must-do list for visitorsto ‘the Brac’ is the MV Capt. Keith Tibbetts. A 330-foot Russian destroyer intentionally sunkoff Cayman Brac’s west end in 1996, she remains the only divable Russian warship in theWestern Hemisphere. Joining the Tibbetts as part of the Brac’s unique underwater world isOceanic Voyagers, a 7-foot tall bronze statue created by world-renowned marine sculptorDale Evers. The sculpture, which depicts a pair of Spotted Dolphins cavorting with theCayman Islands’ famous Southern Stingrays, was sunk off the Brac’s coast at Radar Reef inJanuary 2003 as part of a year long celebration commemorating the Cayman Islands’Quincentennial anniversary. These large pelagics literally come to life in and around themultitude of dive sites on this stunning island. Other attractions to be found in the waters off the Brac include two other wrecks, an ancient anchor embedded in a wall, numeroushealthy shallow reefs and miles of colourful sponge and coral laden drop-offs. The majesticwalls of Cayman Brac showcase a labyrinth of tunnels and swim-throughs in what is theCaribbean’s very own underwater Grand Canyon.

Wrecks HotspotsThe MV Capt. Keith Tibbetts/North Side • Cayman Mariner/North Side • Kissamee/North Side

Wall HotspotsCemetery Wall/North Side • Garden Eel Wall/North Side • West Chute/North Side • AirportWall/North Side • Anchor Wall/South Side • Inside Out/South Side • Rock Monster Chimney/SouthSide • Wilderness/South Side

Reefs & Marine Life Cayman Brac’s laid-back topside lifestyle has been adopted below the ocean’s surface aswell. The island’s miles of shallow reefs are inhabited by a multitude of marine critters, all ofwhich possess the same laissez faire attitude. You’ll be amazed at how little attention thesedenizens of the deep pay divers and snorkellers who intermingle among them. Swim freelywith giant Tarpon; take a Queen Angelfish’s majestic portrait; even watch as cleaner fish plytheir trade on fiercesome-looking Tiger Grouper. A world of awe and opportunity awaitsyou in the warm, clear waters of Cayman Brac.

Marine Life HotspotsGreen House Reef/North Side • School House Reef/North Side • Snapper Reef/North Side • Buccaneer Reef/North Side • Charlie’s Reef/North Side • Radar Reef/North Side • OceanicVoyagers/North Side • Sergeant Major/South Side

Snorkelling HotspotsGreenhouse Reef/North Side • Jan’s Reef/North Side • Snapper Reef/North Side • HandcuffReef/North Side • Radar Reef & Oceanic Voyagers/North Side • Pillar Coral Reef/South Side • Hedy’s Reef/South Side • Tarpon Reef/South Side • Lighthouse Reef/South Side • PublicBeach/South Side

Cayman Brac


trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

21www.divecayman.ky

Don’t let the name fool you. There’s nothing "little" about the adventures diversand snorkellers will find off the shores of Little Cayman. Bloody Bay Wall, theisland’s most famous attraction, offers the finest drop-offs in the Caribbean.Plunging to mind-boggling depths, Little Cayman’s exhilarating walls are coveredwith brightly hued sponges and corals. There are spectacular formations of YellowTube, Strawberry and Orange Vase Sponges and tangled masses of scarlet RopeSponges. Eagle Rays, dolphin and other large pelagics join would-be explorers as they traverse the walls. For snorkellers, there’s the thrill of swimming amidst silversides, jacks, bonefish and conch along the leading edge of these dramatic6,000 ft. drop-offs.

Walls HotspotsJackson Wall/North Side • Eagle Ray Roundup/North Side • Nancy’s Cup of Tea/NorthSide • Fisheye Fantasy/North Side • Great Wall West/North Side • Great Wall East/NorthSide • Randy’s Gazebo/North Side • Charlie’s Chimneys/South Side • Splitsville/SouthSide

Reefs & Marine Life Little Cayman is a tropical wilderness above and below the sea. The least developed of the three Cayman Islands, her human inhabitants number just over 100. Though famous for her walls, the island also offers pristine shallow reefs hosting an incredibly abundant and diverse collection of marine life, bothlarge and small. Since the underwater citizens barely notice the human presence,even barracuda and groupers have no qualms about posing for photographs.Night dives off Little Cayman are delightful. Octopus can be found roaming thereefs, looking for dinner. Squid dart to and fro, flashing their vibrant colours at unsuspecting onlookers.

Marine Life HotspotsJackson Reef/North Side • Meadows/North Side • Schoolbus/North Side • Coconut WalkWall/Nor th Side • Blacktip Boulevard/Nor th Side • Eagle Ray Roundup/Nor thSide • Zoo/North Side • Marilyn’s Cut/North Side • Mixing Bowl/North Side

Snorkelling HotspotsNancy’s Cup of Tea/North Side • Mike’s Mountain/North Side • The Meadows/North Side• Eagle Ray Roundup/North Side • Three Fathom Wall/North Side • Sarah’s Set/NorthSide • Bus Stop/North Side • Cumber’s Caves/North Side • Jackson Reef/North Side •Preston Bay/North Side • Owen Island/North Side • Point O Sand/East Side

Little Cayman


trim

live

live

bleed

live

bleed

trim

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

bleed

trim

live

live

bleed

trim

live

bleed

live

live




production artist

studio manager

proofreader

traffic

copywriter

art director

creative director

account executive

account supervisor

Chowder, Inc.

Branching FireCoral

Corky Sea Fingers Black Sea Rod Sea Plumes Common Sea Fan

Elkhorn CoralStaghorn Coral Finger Coral Boulder Star Coral Great Star Coral

Brain Coral Lettuce Coral Yellow Tube Sponge Branching VaseSponge

Giant Anemone

CorkscrewAnemone

Fireworm Social FeatherDuster

Christmas TreeWorm

Banded Coral Shrimp

Pederson CleanerShrimp

Caribbean Lobster Arrow Crab Lettuce Sea Slug Cushion Sea Star

Sponge Brittle Star Long Spined Urchin Sea Cucumber Green-Sea TurtleQueen Conch

Photos compliments of REEF, the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, An Active Organization ofRecreational Divers Committed to the Preservation of the Marine Environment. For information on freemembership contact: REEF, P.O. Box 246, Key Largo, FL, 33037; Phone 305-451-0312; Web site: www.reef.org

© Paul Humann, 1999

Underwater In The Cayman Islands

Banded ButterflyfishID: Diagonal bands

on sides

Foureye ButterflyfishID: Large “false eye”

spot on rear body

Spotfin ButterflyfishID: Small black spot

on rear dorsal fin

Queen AngelfishID: Blue ring “crown”

on head

French AngelfishID: Yellow crescents

on body scales

Blue TangID: Blue colour, white or yellow

spine on base of tail

Gray AngelfishID: Gray colour

Bar JackID: Dark border on back runs

onto lower lobe of tail

Great BarracudaID: Long, cylindrical body,

large underslung jaw

French GruntID: Yellow stripes on sides set

on diagonal

Bluestriped GruntID: Alternating blueand yellow stripes

SchoolmasterID: Yellow fins

Yellowtail SnapperID: Yellow tail andmid-body stripe

Nassau GrouperID: Dark spot on

upper base of tail

Black GrouperID: Dark rectangularmarkings on back

ConeyID: Two spots on lower lip

and upper base of tail

Fairy BassletID: Purple fore body,

yellow rear

Queen ParrotfishID: Blue mustache

and markings on chin

Stoplight ParrotfishID: Yellow spot on gill cover

and crescent in tail

Redbanded ParrotfishID: Red to yellow streak

runs from corner of mouth

Princess ParrotfishID: Yellow stripe down

mid-body

Creole WrasseID: Purple body, darkish

area on snout

Bluehead WrasseID: Blue head

Slippery DickID: Small green and

yellow bicoloured spot abovepectoral fin

SquirrelfishID: Yellowish fore dorsal fin

Longspine SquirrelfishID: White tips on dorsal

fin spines

TrumpetfishID: Long trumpet-like

snout and mouth

Yellow GoatfishID: Two long chin “whiskers”

and yellow tail

Green MorayID: Overall green to

greenish brown colour

Southern StingrayID: Snout and tips of

“wings” pointed

19191818

undersea guide

Documents

cayman islandsm

cayman us

cayman brac14

cayman islands18

dive cayman grand cayman

n tad e t r o i tto

line grand cayman

ot t e