Sec Pate (Les Saintes)
Sec Pate is a fantastic diving spot located between Les Saintes and Basse Terre. It's an undersea pinnacle/mountain/ancient volcano in the open sea. It begins at 15 meters and descends to 300 meters. Currents are constantly present because numerous water streams collide, mix, and must navigate their way around the peak. This implies that the conditions must be favorable in order to dive there; the current must not be too strong, and the waves must not be too high, in order to tie the boat to the mooring line, safely locate divers on the surface, and not be blown out to the ocean immediately. Sec Paté isn't for the faint of heart! Because of the frequent high currents in the vicinity, this dive site is best suited for expert open water divers. The Sec Pate diving site is centered on an underwater pinnacle resembling a row of witches' hats.
- A diversity of aquatic species is drawn to the three undersea peaks.
- This area's powerful currents are best suited for experienced divers.
- Stingrays and green moray eels should be avoided!
What you'll see: There's a lot of healthy coral growing on the underwater pinnacles, absorbing nutrients from the current. See if you can recognize the famous black coral or the many sorts of sponges. Many angelfish, small rays, damselfish, and the rare green moray eel may be seen on the reef. There are also lizardfish, stonefish, cuttlefish, goatfish, tunas, and groupers in the water!
