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Split Bommie, Hastings Reef

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The name of this site comes form its many bommies that exist away and split off from the reef. It is located at the southern end of Hastings Reef and offers shallow waters, ideal for snorkeling and beginner divers.

You can expect to see clown fish, god schooling pelagics. Friendly black and white tip reef sharks, and up in the shallows, schools of striped sergeant major fish and parrot fish.

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Wildlife Species

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SSI Training Centers

13m / 43ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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