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Pillar Coral
 Beach Front San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize
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Max Depth: 81-90ft/25-27m
Average Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand/Rock
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Spring: 81-85°F/27-29°C
Summer: 81-85°F/27-29°C
Fall: 81-85°F/27-29°C
Winter: 81-85°F/27-29°C
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Depth range 35-90ft
Around the anchor line a coral rubble apron is forested with soft corals. Pillar Coral pinnacles near the mooring line attracts small numbers of School Masters and Snappers. The site was named because of the vast amount of pinnacles found in the area. Dive site is also located inside the marine park which make it rich with marine life.
This dive site is characterized by a spur and groove reef, similar to the Cypress Gardens site. It is located 5.6 kilometers south of San Pedro. This place was called Pillar Coral reefs due to the pillar corals that rise almost to the surface. It features an interesting bottom topography, excellent visibility, little currents and its access is made by boat. It is a suitable place for novice divers. The most common species are staghorn corals, sea whips, hard coral heads, scrawled filefish, salemas, bar jacks, bermuda chubs, black margates, yellowtail snappers, eagle rays and banded coral shrimps.