MARLEN BAR

Off the sandbar, MARLEN BAR descends along a pale sandy slope with linked coral formations and large reef boulders. Corals, sponges, tunicates, and soft corals provide increasingly varied habitats, while deeper sections feature sea fans and other gorgonians. Colorful nudibranchs and small shrimp can be found among these structures, and nighttime observation may reveal additional nocturnal crustaceans and sea slugs. The route and depth should always match the divers’ experience and current conditions. Explore coral and gorgonian habitats at planned depths for camouflaged nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and tiny shrimp. Night dives offer different opportunities around sponges and soft corals. Coral-associated nudibranchs, Denise’s and Bargibant’s pygmy seahorses, sponge-dwelling shrimp, soft-coral-associated shrimp, and other small nocturnal crustaceans.