Name: Half Mile Reef
Address: Turks & Caicos

关于 Half Mile Reef

Half Mile Reef is a prominent offshore dive site situated east of French Cay, earning its name from its considerable length. This impressive coral formation is a highlight of the Caicos Islands' stunning underwater landscape, contributing to the region's reputation for exceptional reef attributes. The reef features diverse topography, including areas where specific sections of the reef structure naturally reduce the current's pull. A notable characteristic is the presence of two massive elephant ear sponges, each spanning seven to eight feet across, found approximately 20 feet apart at a depth curve around 85 feet. The site is part of the extensive Caicos Banks, renowned for its dramatic wall diving, with many locations accessible from Providenciales. Divers frequently encounter large schools of barracuda and mahogany snappers amidst the vibrant reef system. French Cay, where this site is located, is particularly famous for shark encounters, including grey and nurse sharks. Between July and September, nurse sharks gather around French Cay for mating, offering opportunities to see dozens of these bottom feeders during a single dive. Regarded as an advanced dive site, Half Mile Reef promises a dynamic underwater experience. It is typically accessed as a full-day trip from Providenciales due to its location 20 miles south of the island, often as part of liveaboard itineraries exploring the shark-rich waters of French Cay.

亮点

两个巨大的象耳海绵大群的梭鱼桃花心木笛鲷护士鲨聚集（七月至九月）充满活力的礁石地形位于法属凯的离岸位置

最佳季节

五月至九月期间，海面最为平静，水温最高可达 84°F（约 29°C），能见度最佳，是该潜点的潜水旺季。虽然法属凯是一个全年适宜的潜水目的地，但七月至九月期间尤其引人注目，因为会有大群护士鲨聚集交配。

潜点资料: Half Mile Reef

深度: 26–30 m
水流: 微弱
入水方式: 船宿或日间船
等级: 高级
潜水类型: 珊瑚礁, 峭壁, 珊瑚礁
地区 / 港口: 特克斯和凯科斯群岛
坐标: 21.0945° N, 72.0620° W

条件与水流

虽然法属凯周围的水域通常以其多变的水流而闻名，但半英里礁的一些区域因其特殊的礁石位置而水流拉力较小，从而提供了多样的潜水环境。然而，潜水员应预料到这里的环境需要高级别的潜水技能。为了获得最佳能见度，建议在天气晴朗、平静、风力最小的日子计划潜水，因为恶劣的天气状况会影响水下清晰度。这个离岸潜点的入水和出水程序通常是船潜，需要根据当天的具体水流情况考虑可能出现的放流潜水。气体计划应考虑到多变的水流强度，以确保所有潜水员都有充足的潜水时间和安全余量。导潜通常将这里的水流评定为轻微水流。这里的潜水剖面通常在26到30米之间，因此请根据潜点较深的部分规划你的气量和免减压极限。通常会将其简报为适合高级级别潜水员的潜水。这里可以从船宿船或日潜船潜水，具体取决于你行程的起点。潮汐、风和季节都会使情况每天发生变化，因此船员在船上的简报始终优先于任何一般性描述。