CHANDELIER CAVE

History:

•  A Cave system made up of five separate, connecting chambers with air pockets (4 are water-filled)
•  Over the millenniums rainwater, percolating down through the limestone, eroded the interior of the islands forming vast cave systems
•  Chandelier Cave was once an open-air cave
•  The stalactites and stalagmites slowly grew into formations resembling glittering chandeliers
•  After the last ice age the water level slowly rose, completely concealing the cave's entrance
•  3 depth charges from WWII can be found to the left of the entrance
•  Halocline inside the cave (mixing of salt & freshwater or sediment creating a layered effect)

Marine Life:

•  Soldier fish and Cardinal fish inside the cave
•  Small shrimp and crabs that cling to the sponges found along the walls
•  The elusive Mandarin Fish & other small reef fish around the cave entrance

Important Tips:

•  Bring a torch, as a light is a must
•  Mind your head when surfacing in the air pockets. Stalactites can hurt!!!
•  Divers, who are claustrophobic and/or have concerns about diving in darkness, should avoid this dive