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Black Hole of South Andros

Cave diving on Andros · about 19 km from Kemp's Bay

Max depth
47 m
Trimix from
45 m
Type
Not known yet
Certification (estimate)
Full cave
DPV
Not DPV-suitable
⛔ Closed to divers: Diving is only allowed for scientific research; the hole is only reachable by helicopter.
Experienced diversPermission needed

A 'black hole': a dense layer of phototrophic purple sulphur bacteria (Allochromatium, Thiocapsa) turns the water black and heats it to 36 °C (possibly 40 °C).

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Certification requirements, configurations and trimix depths are estimates for planning. Always check them locally and dive within your training. Compiled from web research (Small Hope Bay Lodge, Andros Beach Club/Andros Diving, bahamas.com, Bahamas National Trust, National Geographic 2010, Scuba Diving 2011, Blue World TV, InDepth 2026, Schwabe & Herbert 2004, Smart 1984, Wondermondo, OpenStreetMap/Mapcarta, Explorersweb, Caribbean Beat, Out Islands, Friends of the Environment, Wikipedia, Get Ready Bahamas; Sept 2026). Pins: Black Hole from the 2004 paper's GPS, Uncle Charlie's from OpenStreetMap, Guardian approximate (wannadive); the others unknown. ~ = estimate. Rules and access change — check locally.