This is a drift dive that features a knife edged wall dropping from 80-300+ ft. This is truly a severe drop off!
DIVING TIPS: The upper reef flat starts at the Orote cliffs and is a surprisingly short swim to the edge, about 60 yards to the southwest. As you descend to the wall, which begins at about 80 feet, there’s a good chance of seeing sharks, rays and, over the reef flats, turtles. There are many beautiful sea fans and sea whips along the wall below 120 feet, as well as a smaller sponges and soft corals.
For a shallower dive, explore the cliff wall on days when the swell is minimal. It holds many interesting creatures, including small crabs, schooling fish, lobsters and a wide variety of shells. Check the boulders for eels and note the variety of large triggerfish common in this area.
CURRENTS Due to its flat upper reef and abrupt drop offs, this area is very susceptible to currents, which usually run west to east. However, It's not uncommon for the current direction to switch mid-dive, so if you are drift diving, plan this dive carefully.
This is an extremely good NITROX dive and for trained deep dives, this is an excellent dive.
Sea Fans (gorgonians) are related to soft corals and extend in a lacy network of branches. These branches are sued to collect food for the coral. On Guam they are usually found in deep areas or where there is a moderate to strong current to carry food to them.