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Bermuda Coral Reefs
Kevin’s Reef
This reef site is named after Kevin Burke, one of the pioneers in Recreational Scuba diving in Bermuda.
This is one of the pristine reefs known for its vibrant coral growth. Locals say that this is the first site dived by any recreational diver in Bermuda. Kevin used to give people a brief orientation at the nearby Sonesta Bay and then row them out to this section of reef for an experience with the underwater world.
The reef site is located just to the west of The Sonesta Beach Hotel, where Kevin Burke established the island's first dive school in the 1960's.
Depths range from 10feet on the top of the reef to 30feet into the bottom of sand. Overhangs on the eastern sides of the coral fingers provide the ideal hideout for Snappers and Grunts. The large sand areas have ample Conch and the ever present Razor and Lizard Fish. Keep your eyes open for the occasional feeding Eagle Rays.
The coral structure is full of cave's, some of which have extremely narrow entrance and should only be attempted by experienced divers. The whole site in general has calm ocean conditions. As the sand areas here are large and the reef structure is very compact, this site is excellent for novice divers.
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