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NBM Dive Site Resource

Mushroom Forest

Santa Cruz, Curaçao, Curaçao

An iconic Curaçao reef with mushroom-shaped coral formations and a cave, typically around 40 to 60 feet.

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WaterMarine
Accessboat
Experiencevaries
Maximum depthDepth pending
Best seasonyear-round
VisibilityVisibility varies

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.

Profile connection reserved

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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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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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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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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

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Dive boats that visit this dive site

Playa Kalki, Sabana Westpunt, CuraçaoCaribbean I — Curaçao Dive BoatGo West Diving

Go West lists this site in its current recurring boat-dive schedule and this vessel in its fleet; vessel assignment may vary.

Open boat profile →Playa Kalki, Sabana Westpunt, CuraçaoPalavos — Curaçao Dive BoatGo West Diving

Go West lists this site in its current recurring boat-dive schedule and this vessel in its fleet; vessel assignment may vary.

Open boat profile →Playa Kalki, Sabana Westpunt, CuraçaoSea Lion — Curaçao Dive BoatGo West Diving

Go West lists this site in its current recurring boat-dive schedule and this vessel in its fleet; vessel assignment may vary.

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Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cave or swim-through hazards; boat access and buoyancy control.

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.