Crater's Edge

Continuing northwest from Scott's Head Pinnacle, there is a volcanic ridge that leads out to Crater's Edge. Because of its depth, this location attracts larger fish that like to hang out in the blue, near the Edge. You might see jacks, snappers, tuna, and rainbow runners. Up in the shallow bowl, there is impressive coral full of smaller reef fish hiding from predators. Don't be alarmed if you think you're being stalked by a barracuda—just he's using you as a cover for his next meal!

If you can take your gaze away from the commotion and toward the pinnacle, you'll see waterfalls of Creole wrasse and brown and blue Chromis. A spectacular wall covered in colorful sponges and giant barrel sponges is hidden behind all of this activity. It is not uncommon to be pursued by one or two massive barracudas as you leave the area. The Crater's Edge Pinnacle can be easily circumnavigated in a single dive, or the volcanic ridge can be followed to Scott's Head Pinnacle.

• Depth: 10-40m (32-131ft)
• Location: Crater's Edge, Dominica