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| MileMarker: | 101 |
| Location: | 1.25 miles inshore of French Reef; 2 shallow patches boaters pass between: White Bank Dry Rocks South and North |
| Markers: | |
| Depth Range: | 0 to 25 feet deep |
| Skill Level req.: | beginner |
| Risks/Warnings: | Depth warning: during low tide, can be very shallow. Boaters Beware! SPA area [Sanctuary Preservation Area], no fishing or lobstering allowed |
| History | |
| n/a | |
| Dive Description | |
| This extensive sand bank stretches north and south offshore of Hawk's Channel. This is an infrequently visited site (never by commercial diving operations). A snorkeler's paradise, depths are shallow and fish life quite abundant. A sand channel runs between the South and North reefs, and those two main banks of reef constitute the largest section of White Bank Gardens. Both have strong development of staghorn coral and elkhorn coral. Star coral and brain coral are mixed through relatively small reefs. Gorgonians and barrel sponges, as well as tube sponges, are everywhere. Divers should be reminded that White Bank Dry Rocks is a designated SPA [Sanctuary Preservation Area] and special care should be taken not to disturb any kind of marine life. Remember you are a visitor in a home that belongs to the animals and not to you! Fishing and lobstering as well as any other collection activity is strictly prohibited. |
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| Divesite info by: Jonathan Brinkman | |
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