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NBM Dive Site Resource

Bodega de Flor

Sal Rei, Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Shallow reef site published by the current Boa Vista managing operator.

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Old-fashioned maritime line drawing reserved for a future historic photograph
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WaterMarine
AccessGuided small-boat dive with Diving Center Riamar; site and route chosen for weather, certification and conditions.
ExperienceOpen Water or higher
Maximum depth12 m / 39 ft
Best seasonYear-round when Atlantic weather and operator schedules permit; trade winds and swell can change access, especially October–July.
VisibilityTypically 15–30 m; variable with Atlantic swell, plankton and weather

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Dive-site video pending
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates16.14200, -22.94700
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Reef fish and compact volcanic structure.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Current named site and depth/level published by Diving Center Riamar. Approximate area-center coordinate for display only; not an entry point, descent point, mooring, wreck position, reef waypoint or navigation aid. Obtain current coordinates, conditions and the dive plan from the operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Surge, current, swell and fragile benthic life.

At the site

Facilities and support

Current PADI five-star resort, instruction, rental equipment, boat support and local transfers; confirm gas, oxygen, chamber and evacuation arrangements.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.