Gladden Spit Dive Site — Belize

Gladden Spit dive site in Belize

About Gladden Spit

Weltbekannter Sammelplatz für Walhaie. Während des Vollmonds von März bis Juni laichen hier Schnapper, was Walhaie anzieht. Das Timing ist entscheidend für diese einmalige Begegnung.

Site Information

  • Depth: 20–35 m
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Site type: Reef
  • Current: Information on specific current conditions for Gladden Spit is not detailed, but the general diving conditions in Belize are stable year-round. Dive operators in Placencia lead full-day expeditions to this site.
  • Best time: Nov-Jun
  • Region: Belize

Highlights

  • Whale shark encounters
  • Mass fish-spawning events
  • Diverse shark species
  • Large schools of jacks
  • Dolphins sightings
  • Belize Barrier Reef ecosystem

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