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05-02-2002, 06:27 AM,

I took this from Dive Paradise's web site: The Lively Shallow Reefs Paradise Reef is actually a series of three separate reefs running parallel to shore approximately 200 yards out and is the only reef listed here accessible to beach divers. Maximum depth is 45 feet. All 3 sections are abundant with marine life of every size, color and description. Expect to see crab, lobster and a plethora of multicolored tropical fish Bring some food and be surrounded by angels. tangs and yellowtails. Watch your guide feed the spotted morays. Look closely under ledges and in holes and you're likely to spy the reclusive "Splendid Toad Fish" reputed to live nowhere in the world other than Cozumel. Paradise reef is the island's most popular night diving location. (Intermediate) Chancanab Reef is just south of Parque Chancanab and about 350 yards offshore. Maximum depth is 55 ft. The coral formations and marine Life are similar to, but a little less populated than Paradise. Chancanab is another good location for night diving. (Novice) Paso El Cedral or "Oak Pass" is a series of many reefs marked with expansive low profile caverns at its beginning and plenty of big fish throughout. Maximum depth 60 ft.. Cedral is another seldom dived but spectacular site. (Intermediate) Balones of Chancanab is a series of balloon shaped coral heads. Plenty of lobster, crab and color. Out from and slightly south of Chancanab. 60-70 ft. (Novice) Santa Maria Reef begins where San Francisco leaves off... at the south end of S.F. restaurant, a little less coral, larger schools of angels... beautiful diving also. (Intermediate) San Francisco Reef - Beginning on the southern end of San Francisco Beach, this half mile reef is broken into 3 sections, each separated by about 60 yards of sand. This is Cozumel's shallowest wall dive. Loaded with life and best dived between 35 and 50 ft. San Francisco is a particularly exciting shallow dive, and not to be missed. (Intermediate) Yucab Reef maximum depth 60 ft.. Yucab's dense low profile is a cornucopia of life and color. Barracuda are almost always seen here and the current is usually swift. (Novice) Tormentos Reef is a series of colorful coral heads separated by "blue" sand valleys you can almost always visit with a very friendly and big moray. A divemaster's favorite. 40-70 ft. (Intermediate) Shallow Palancar - An outstanding dive between 20 and 40 ft. Great for beginners but small groups of experienced divers can enjoy an incredible tour of long, narrow tunnels and caves. (Novice) Shallow Columbia - This never ending sea garden is still a favorite for maximum bottom time. 15-35 ft. If you want to dive deeper here, you'll have to bring a shovel. (Novice)