Baixa do Ambrósio (marine reserve)
Marine reserve. About 3 miles off Santa Maria, the Ambrósio bank is known for its abundant marine life: devil rays (often in large groups), almaco jacks, yellowmouth barracuda, bluefish, large stingrays, red scorpionfish and ocean sunfish; operators also report whale sharks and mantas in some summers. The shallow part is accessible to less experienced divers, while the deep side has a small platform at 46 m for experienced or technical divers. The position is approximate (the official guide publishes no coordinates) and is for orientation only.
Tiefe: 10–50 m