

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Mushroom Forest in Westpunt, Curacao, is defined by large star coral heads eroded into distinctive mushroom shapes. These formations rise from a sandy bottom at 10 metres and extend down to a deeper slope at 30 metres. Divers experience visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, requiring a charter or guided tour. The site features moderate currents that can increase with little warning, necessitating careful bottom time planning and the use of a surface marker buoy. Hazards include boat traffic and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, various moray eels, parrotfish, and wrasses.
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Plan your bottom time carefully given the moderate to strong currents that can increase with little warning, and watch for boat traffic on ascent. Keep a surface marker buoy ready for your safety stop.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Spotted, Green, and Chain Moray eels, Indian Lionfish, Rock Beauty, Spotted Scorpionfish, wrasses, Stoplight and Queen Parrotfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Porcupinefish, and Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate to strong currents that can change with little warning.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. You must arrange a boat charter or guided tour from Westpunt.
Visibility is generally 20 to 30 metres. Water temperatures range from 26C to 30C throughout the year.
Diving at Mushroom Forest in Dorp Soto requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mushroom Forest in Dorp Soto. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.