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Ice Cream

Garapan, Saipan Municipality, Northern Mariana Islands

A west-Saipan coral pinnacle shaped like an ice-cream cone and used as a spotted eagle-ray cleaning area.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive; wildlife presence and current vary.
ExperienceOpen Water and above in suitable conditions; current comfort required when flow increases.
Maximum depthCoral top around 13 m with a shallow-to-moderate sand-and-reef profile.
Best seasonDived year-round when west-coast conditions permit; ray sightings are never guaranteed.
VisibilityOften good; current and seasonal weather affect conditions.

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

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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

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates15.15400, 145.68800
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Ice-cream-shaped coral, anemones, morays, reef fish and possible spotted eagle rays.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Maintain passive wildlife observation and avoid chasing rays. No boat relationship record is inferred.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Current, boat traffic, reef contact, wildlife disturbance and separation on sand flats.

At the site

Facilities and support

Boat and dive support through a local operator.

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.