Every year, Captain Slate and his crew of divers venture out to see the once a year, “sex on the reef” the annual Coral Spawn. This year it is predicted by the pioneering research of Dr. Alina Szmant of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington she has accurately predicted the spawn for over 10 years.

We expect it to be around 11:20 pm on the 22/23 of August. What happens is the coral have evolved a method of reproduction called ‘Broadcast Spawning.” The coral polyps send their eggs and sperm into the water in massive quantities. When egg and sperm unite resulting larval-stage “planula’ swims to the surface to drift in the current and grow. Thus creating our future coral reefs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for underwater photographers and nature lovers. This wonder of nature only occurs once a year, you cannot not miss it!

Over the years Capt. Slate has found the perfect spawn location and we always have ‘caught’ the spawn when the weather isn’t a factor. We already have two boats booked, so call today.