Mike, GoPro in hand and ready for some snorkeling at Smith’s Reef
Smith’s Reef is an amazing area for snorkeling and not too far off shore. You need to be aware that it is right beside the entrance to Turtle Cove Marina. A word of caution …. take note of the channel markers for incoming and outgoing water craft and stay out of the channel itself. You will see such a variety of sea life such as turtles, eagle rays, sting rays, an abundance of fish and corals.
Here’s how to find Smiths Reef at the end of Coconut Road
Visit TCI has a good map showing the location and how to find the reef.
Drone shot of Smith’s Reef showing the beautiful coral head.
A map of the reef showing the 22′ channel where often you’ll see rays.
Snorkel with turtles and all kinds of fish at Smith’s Reef
Heading out with a go pro to get some classic underwater shots.
Go pro ready for action
Another beautiful Provo day just made for some snorkeling.
Just a few words before you set out to enjoy and explore our reefs.
Please do not touch or stand on anything as coral is a living animal and be sure not to brush anything with your flippers, equipment or gear.
Remember:
- Don’t step on coral. …
- Don’t touch or chase marine life. …
- Don’t stir the sediment. …
- Don’t take marine life – dead or alive.
- Please use reef safe sunscreen
Clear and calm….what a day on the reef
A turtle pops his head up…what a great photo Mike!
Do not cover yourself heavily with sunscreen before snorkeling and of course biodegradable lotions are available and better yet, buy a rash guard.
A Green Sea Turtle poses for photos beside a Purple Sea Whip.
A beautiful hawkbill turtle is curious
A Spotted Eagle Ray passing through.
Love the reflections in the water.
A Porcupine Fish showing spines swims amongst the coral.
A six foot nurse shark rests on the sandy bottom.
Big and docile just resting on the bottom ready for a photo shoot.
A stunning hawksbill turtle cruises on by
Mike spots a Queen Angelfish
A turtle pops his head up with Mike snorkeling with his go pro
Wandering the shore line at Smith’s Reef is always full of discoveries, lovely rock pools and all kinds of shells and marine life.
Rock pools are fascinating especially when the tide is out.
And meanwhile along the shore, a rock pool find of a Helmet Shell.
Such beauty surrounds us and take a look at the exquisite markings on this shell.
A crab scurries along the rocks
Look for Chitons attached to the rocks
Chitons also known as Coat of Mail shells or Sea Cradles are a marine mollusc found along the rocks at Smith’s Reef and elsewhere.
See the eyes peeking out of the shell of this baby conch and the claw-like operculum with which they move across the ocean floor.
Back to the reef and this beauty…..a Honeycomb Cowfish apparently quite rare.
Love those eagle rays as they gracefully glide through the waters.
Mike says this green turtle took a keen interest in the camera.
Smith’s Reef on Providenciales is the best for snorkeling
And here’s me just enjoying every part of the day here at Smith’s Reef.
All the amazing underwater photos are taken by Mike so I thank him for letting me use them for my blog.
Enjoy the reefs everyone but please take care as you snorkel to preserve and protect the coral and sea life.
Snorkel responsibly and have fun.
Marta
