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Diving > Outer Reefs
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Attraction
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| South
COAST |
1. The Blue Hole
Orote Peninsula
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Cavern, Sea Whips, Fish
Guam's Blue Hole is one of the island's finest dives. An
open chasm that starts at 60 feet and opens to the sea at
130, it is a surreal experience. Large fish like dogtooth
tuna and eagle rays are seen along the reef top. And, on
occasion, dolphins and pilot whales. Look for the rare flashlight
fish at night. |
2/ The Crevis
Orote Peninsula
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Sea Fans,
Deep Cut
This deep canyon in the upper reef of Orote is full of
fish life and golden sea fans. The currents wash this
part of Guam with clear blue water making visibility here
tremendous. A popular drift dive is to start at the Crevice
and drift along the wall, passing sea anemones and possibly
pelagic fish, finishing up at the Blue Hole. |
3/ Shark Pit
Orote Peninsula
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War Remnants, Fish School
This old dumpsite sits next to a huge boulder that rises
to within 15 feet of the surface. Schools of pyramid butterflyfish
and snapper hover over old war remnants on the sea floor.
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4/ Hap's
Reef
Agat Bay
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Fish and
Sea Anemones
Hap's reef is one of Guam's unique undersae attractions.
A loaf-shaped reef northwest of Gaan Point, it is one
of the places where divers can hand feed a large variety
of Pacific tropical fish. |
5/ Gaan Point
Agat Bay
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Coral Heads, Mini-Wall
The Gaan Point site is full of large coral heads and a
variety of sea anemones. Each bommie seems to have at
least one anemones in or on it. There is an old Japanese
boat and a US amtrac as this was a major invasion site
during the war. |
6/ Coral
Gardens
Inner Anae Island
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Caverns,
Corals and Fish
The Coral Gardens are situated in the large channel that
flows past Anae Island. The beauty of diving the Gardens
comes from the great variety of coral sites and brillant
sandy bottom.
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7/ Cocos Wall
Outside Cocos Island
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Wall, Sea Whips, Fish
This wall along the outer edge of Cocos Island provides
a glimpse at some beautiful sea creatures including stands
of crimson sea whips. The more fantastic marine life is
at the deep end of the diving scale here. |
| WEST COAST |
8/ Piti Bomb Holes
Piti shoreline, Guam
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Corals, Fish Feeding
Located inside the reef, the holes take on a deep blue
hue surrounded by varying shades of turquoise. They are
as appealing to snorkel or dive in as they are to view
from the land. For non-divers, there is an undersea observatory
in the largest hole. |
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9/ Hospital Point
Tamuning Cliffline
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Dropoff,
Sea Fans, Fish
This rugged spot sits along the Tamuning cliffline south
of Tumon and has lots of action. Big tuna and golden sea
fans dot the wall that falls into the abyss. Look for
large baitfish schools, jacks and eels in the shallows. |
10/ Tumon Bay
Tumon Bay
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Tropicals, Coral Thickets
Tumon is an outdoor aquarium of the area's most common
marine tropicals in abundance. Some not-so-common fish
also will appear to those who put in the time in the water. |
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11/ Gun Beach
North of Tumon
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Mantas,
Coral, Fish
When the surf is low, this is a great spot for all divers
and watersports lovers. Most enter through a cut in the
reef to explore coral gardens to the south. Mantas have
been seen here feeding in the outflow. |
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12/ Double Reef
Northwest Coast
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Dolphins, Corals, Fish
Pods of spinner dolphins live near Double Reef, so the
trip to the site can be half the fun. This remote area
has nice sandy patches and coral gardens protected by
an outer reef. Snorkelers love the shallow areas.
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| Diving
> APRA HARBOR |
| Location |
Attraction
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13/ Fingers Reef
Near Harbor Mouth
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Corals and Tame Fish
A popular second dive, this reef is full of sea anemone
colonies and plenty of varied fish and coral. The many
"fingers" of the reef jut out into the harbor
to give plenty of habitat to marine tropicals that are
fed by local divemasters.
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14/ GabGab
Beach
South Harbor Beach
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Coral, Slopes,
Fish, Invertebrates
This can be a beach or boat dive and the reef has lots
of surprises. Shallow coral canyons have lionfish and
Moorish idols. In the evening, look for schools of squid
and even a sea turtle along the great reef system. |
15/ Western Shoals
Near Inner Harbor
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Coral Gardens
This popular reef has something for everyone. Canyons
and sponge-covered slopes accent the rich marine life
that is found all along the site. Look for large carpet
anemones here. |
16/ American
Tanker
Middle of Glass Breakwater
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Large Sunken
Tanker
A victim of scuttling following the war, this huge water
barge now rests on the sea floor. It can be reached by
boat or by a short hike down the cliff. Look for the huge
rudder on the ship's stern. |
17/ Kitsugawa Maru
Central Harbor
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Upright WWII Shipwreck
This war victim still sits upright as if poised for battle.
Its bow gun and ammunition are still intact. The mast
and bridge are covered in bright yellow cup corals for
macro photography. |
18/ Tokai
Maru/SMS Cormoran
North Harbor
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Vintage Shipwrecks
This site is the only place in the world where two maritime
victims of two different world wars sit one atop the other.
The German ship and the Japanese freighter are intact
and invite over swims and penetration for wreck divers. |
| Diving
> DIVE OPERATORS |
Aquatic Tours
P.O. Box 24849 GMF, Guam 96921
Tel: (671) 646-1696
Fax: (671) 646-1620
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Blue Ocean Inc. dba Real World
Diving
P.O. Box 2800, Hagatna, Guam 96932
Tel: (671) 472-0434
Fax: (671) 472-0444
Email: rwdolfin@ite.net |
Channel International
Corp. dba Channel Marine Center
P.O. Box 315 909, Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel: (671) 649-6655
Fax: (671) 649-5458
Email: guamnakaji@aol.com |
Coral Dive
P.O. Box 12307, Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel: (671) 647-0690/0802
Fax: (671) 647-0802
Email: cpd@ite.net |
Double Blue
Underwater Photography
790 North Marine Dr., Ste. 795 Upper Tumon, GU 96911
Tel/Fax: (671) 472-9870
Email: doubleblue@kuentos.guam.net
Site: www.doubleblue.com |
Fish Eye Diving Guam Inc.
818 North Marine Drive, Piti, Guam 96925
Tel: (671) 475-7777
Fax: (671) 472-7001
Email: mail@fisheyeguam.com
Site: www.fisheyeguam.com
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Gently Blue
Scuba Diving
Holiday Plaza Hotel #2103
1000 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam 96911
Tel: (671) 646-0838
Fax: (671) 649-0833
Email: guam@gentlyblue.com
Site: www.gentlyblue.com |
Guam Tropical Dive Station
P.O. Box 1649, Hagatna, Guam 96910
Tel: (671) 477-2774/ 2843
Fax: (671) 477-2775
Email: gtds@ite.com |
Marine World
of Diving
P.O. Box 6356, Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel: (671) 646-5990
Fax: (671) 646-0798 |
Micronesian Divers Association
Inc.
856 North Marine Drive, Piti, Guam 96915
Tel: (671) 472-6321
Fax: (671) 477-6329
Email: mda@mdaguam.com |
Papalagi
Diving
901-C Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, Guam 96911
Tel: (671) 649-3483
Fax: (671) 649-3498 |
Papalagi Guam Inc.
108A Pla Marine, 193 Tumon In. Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel: (671) 649-3484
Fax: (671) 649-3498
Email: papalagi@ite.net
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Paradise
Aqua Corporation
P.O. Box 5048, Agana, Guam 96932
Tel: (671) 472-1807
Fax: (671) 472-1808 |
Pegasus Dive Charters
112 Tumon Heights Rd. Tumon, Guam 96911
Tel/Fax: (671) 649-7506
Email: sjb@ite.net |
Professional
Sports Divers of Guam
P.O. Box 8630, Agat, Guam 96928
Tel: (671) 565-3488
Fax: (671) 565-3633
Email: psdivers@kuentos.guam.net
Website: www.psdguam.com
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Rainbow Dolphin and Diving
P.O. Box 10417, Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel/Fax: (671) 646-6743
Email: rainbow@kuentos.guam.net |
Real World
Diving Company
P.O. Box 2800, Agana, Guam 96932
Tel: (671) 646-8903
Fax: (671) 646-4957
Email: rwdolfin@ite.net
Website: www.rwdiving.com |
Scuba Company
P.O. Box 11901, Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel: (671) 649-3369/4674
Fax: (671) 649-3370
Email: scubaco@ite.net |
SNUBA Tours of Guam
P.O. Box 5407, Agana, Guam 96932
Tel: (671) 482-8222
Fax: (671) 646-9072 |
Sunset Surf Club
P.O. Box 9310, Tamuning, Guam 96931
Tel: (671) 649-2582
Fax: (671) 646-7665
Email: ssc@ite.net
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Yoshida Int'l Ent. dba Aquatic
Tours
P.O. Box 24849, GMF, Guam 96921
Tel: (671) 646-1696
Fax: (671) 646-1620 |
