Hen and Chickens Dive Site — St. Maarten

Hen and Chickens dive site in St. Maarten

About Hen and Chickens

Named after a cluster of small rocky outcrops south of the island, this site features dramatic rock pinnacles rising from 20 metres to within 5 metres of the surface. Strong fish aggregations swirl around the pinnacles, including creole wrasse, blue chromis, and sergeant majors. The rocky substrate supports impressive growth of black coral and deepwater sea fans.

Site Information

  • Depth: 5–20 m
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Site type: Pinnacle
  • Region: St. Maarten

Highlights

  • Rock pinnacles
  • Black coral
  • Fish aggregations

Marine Life at Hen and Chickens

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