Curlew - Bermuda Diving

Site Overview

The Curlew wreck adds another layer to Bermuda renowned Wreck Alley collection featuring a vessel that has developed into a productive artificial reef over decades of submersion. Resting at eight to eighteen metres the Curlew hull structure provides extensive hard substrate for coral colonisation supporting communities of soft corals sponges and encrusting organisms distinctly different from those found on nearby natural reefs. The wreck interior spaces shelter moray eels and lobsters while the exterior hull supports schools of grunts snappers and tropical reef fish that utilise the structure for feeding and protection. The moderate depth profile offers comfortable bottom times for thorough exploration while the wreck position within the Wreck Alley circuit means it is frequently combined with neighbouring sites for multi-wreck dive days. The Curlew represents Bermuda ongoing commitment to creating artificial reef habitat through deliberate wreck placement providing both marine ecological value and outstanding recreational diving opportunities. The developing reef ecosystem continues to mature each year attracting increasing biodiversity and establishing the Curlew as an integral part of the western reef diving experience. The wreck diving environment at Curlew supports a productive marine ecosystem where nutrient-rich Atlantic waters sustain diverse coral communities and tropical fish populations throughout the diving season. Underwater photographers will find excellent compositions combining the natural beauty of the reef structure with abundant marine life in clear Atlantic waters. The site contributes important biodiversity value to Bermuda diving portfolio offering experiences that complement the more commonly dived locations while providing equally rewarding underwater encounters for visiting divers. Seasonal visitors including green sea turtles spotted eagle rays and migratory pelagic species add excitement to every dive with the possibility of unexpected encounters keeping divers engaged throughout their exploration of this productive wreck diving site.