GOOD DIVE SPOTS IN LONG ISLAND

Grouper Valley
You will not want to miss this site each year in November, when large groupers amass in schools virtually acres in width. It is set among underwater mountains that extend from 40 to 80 feet below the surface.
The North Long Island Wall
You will need good weather for this dive which features colonies of black coral under the ledges and deep cuts and channels. The top of the wall is at about 100 feet and drops to sandy bottoms at 130 feet.
Grouper Village
Here you will find the half dozen or so tame grouper who expect to be fed, so don't forget to take along some food. Also, make sure to keep your eyes out for the 350lb jewfish who live here as well.
Barracuda Heads
Pet a tame barracuda during this 20-50 foot dive which is close off-shore and criss-crossed by cuts.
Shark Reef
A half hour boat ride will take you to the eight to eighteen Caribbean Reef Sharks, and some bulls, in just 30 feet of water. There is no other shark dive worldwide equal to what you will find here. Dependable and safe for viewing and photographing.
Cape Santa Maria Ship's Graveyard
This ship was sunk on purpose to provide divers a wreck they could dive completely and safely. The intact MS Comberbach, a 103 foot ship, lies at 100 feet and is not far from a 45-foot pleasure cruiser that sank accidentally.
Conception Island Wall
The average visibility is 150 feet and better at this dive off a beautiful leeside beach. It plunges from 45 feet to bottomless. This has been described as one of the most beautiful walls in the entire Bahamas and Caribbean. Naturally perfect in dramatic scenery and the perfect beauty of all types of sponge and soft/hard coral life.
Southampton Reef
Pause to explore a large ocean freighter, almost intact, in a perfect setting for snorkeling and diving at 20 to 30 feet. This is a massive reef boasting fantastic elkhorn and staghorn coral on its tops, plunging to 90 fee along its edge. Here you will find lots of fish life.
The Rum Cay Wall
Clear waters accent this plunge that starts at 40 or so feet and drops off to extreme depths. Just a half mile away lie the cannon balls, winches, and anchors of the Ocean Conqueror, a British steam-powered battleship. All in just 25 feet of water.
Ocean Blue Hole
This cavern is a dramatic, ever-widening funnel.
Coral Gardens
Hawksbill turtles favor these awesome caves, overhangs, and valleys.
Eagle Ray Reef
Rays frequent this beautiful coral formation guarded by a friendly grouper. Flamingo Tongue Reef
Countless species of corals and fish are on show.
Newton Cay
Scores of coral heads are found on this reef.
Rock Pools
Crabs inhabit these tidal pools and swim-in coral formations.
Turtle Cove
It is named for the turtle grass, not the animals. Still, there are lots of good shellsWatermelon Beach
Plenty of colorful parrotfish and damsels are found amid acres of staghorn coral.More on Long Island Diving