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Bermuda Coral Reefs
Hangover Hole
This coral reef site has nothing to do with alcoholic hangovers. This site has been so named for the series of overhangs and holes within the reef structure.
Hangover Hole reef comprises of a maze of tunnels, swim-throughs, arches and overhangs, and has been formed due to the huge boiler reef structures close by.
This reef is Located at the south side of the island and close to Warwick Long Bay. You can see anemones - the flowery plants in masses of them. The depth range is from 15 feet on the top of the main reef structure, to around 50 feet to the sand at the base of the reefs. It’s almost an impossible task to retrace a route that you would have taken earlier in Hangover Hole. This is due to the large number of swim-throughs and archways.
Small tunnels lead to massive caverns within the reef structure creating ideal hiding places for lobsters, Eels and Glassy-eyed Sweepers. Entering these caverns can get you coming face to face with enormous Groupers.
A flashlight is handy, but not essential, as skylight holes allow ambient light to cascade through the tunnels creating excellent photography opportunities with the light beams dancing around.
The deeper sandy areas allow feeding for passing Eagle Rays. On a close inspection of the sand, you can find a staggering diversity of life all so camouflaged. Look out for Peacock Flounder, Lizard Fish and Razor Fish. You may even find Leopard Flat Worms and Golden Crested Sea Goddesses.
Take a closer look and you are likely to be rewarded with the sight of sea urchins — these are spiny sea creatures that are round and prickly like hedgehogs.
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